The Sports Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
The Sports Bar 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Road, Ashton, BS3 2EJ
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Sports Bar among the 2,823 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ← The Sports Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 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 Sports Bar 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 Sports Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Gate Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Out of School Care School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Ashton Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Ambassador Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2025 |
Questions about The Sports Bar
What is The Sports Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Sports Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 19 March 2025.
Is The Sports Bar 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 Sports Bar last inspected?
The Sports Bar was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Sports Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sports Bar compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and The Sports Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Sports Bar 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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