A Cappella food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
A Cappella 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: A Cappella was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Bristol score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bristol ratings →
Address: 184c Wells Road, Totterdown, BS4 2AL
How this rating has changed
A Cappella has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 5 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bristol
That puts A Cappella among the 2,843 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% 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 | 2,843 | 76% | ← A Cappella | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 612 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 198 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 761 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 A Cappella 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 A Cappella, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allspice Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Arnos Manor Hotel (Kitchen) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Alp Mac Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| 6th Form Centre School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| All Good Things Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about A Cappella
What is A Cappella's food hygiene rating?
A Cappella has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 5 August 2026.
Is A Cappella 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 A Cappella last inspected?
A Cappella was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A Cappella?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A Cappella compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,724 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and A Cappella is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects A Cappella 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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A Cappella is one of 39 rated food businesses in Totterdown. See every hygiene rating in Totterdown →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.bristol.gov.uk
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