The Beacon Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Gloucestershire
The Beacon Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Beacon Cafe was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hanham Methodist Church, 26 Chapel Road, Hanham, BS15 8SD
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts The Beacon Cafe among the 1,402 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,402 | 84% | ← The Beacon Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 174 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 436 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Beacon Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Beacon Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Street Nursery Other catering premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Aspects Milestones Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Aek-Boco Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Hanham Woods School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Barton Hill Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| ALP Kingswood School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about The Beacon Cafe
What is The Beacon Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Beacon Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 27 May 2026.
Is The Beacon Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Beacon Cafe last inspected?
The Beacon Cafe was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Beacon Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Beacon Cafe compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,675 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and The Beacon Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Beacon Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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