The Canteen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
The Canteen 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
The rating dates from 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Nisbets, Fourth Way, Avonmouth, BS11 8DX
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Canteen among the 2,827 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 | 2,827 | 76% | ← The Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 757 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Canteen 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 Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2026 |
| Hancocks Cash & Carry Bristol Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Greggs Bakery Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Company Shop Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| D&V Catering Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Avonmouth Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Clifton Coffee Roasters Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
Questions about The Canteen
What is The Canteen's food hygiene rating?
The Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 11 November 2024.
Is The Canteen 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 Canteen last inspected?
The Canteen was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months 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 The Canteen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Canteen compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and The Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Canteen 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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The Canteen is one of 83 rated food businesses in Avonmouth. See every hygiene rating in Avonmouth →
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