Somerset Larder food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Somerset Larder 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 13 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Bristol Port Company St Andrews House, St Andrews Road, Avonmouth, BS11 9DQ
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Somerset Larder 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% | ← Somerset Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Somerset Larder 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 Somerset Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Fire & Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Avon Community Centre Other catering premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Kam's cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| National Catering & Equipment Centre Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Costco Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Avon Grill & Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| JW Vending Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Somerset Larder
What is Somerset Larder's food hygiene rating?
Somerset Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 13 June 2025.
Is Somerset Larder 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 Somerset Larder last inspected?
Somerset Larder was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 13 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 Somerset Larder?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Somerset Larder compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Somerset Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Somerset Larder 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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