Elsie \& Bea food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Gloucestershire
Elsie \& Bea holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 63 High Street, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 2AP
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Elsie \& Bea among the 1,401 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 | 1,401 | 84% | ← Elsie \& Bea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 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 435 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 Elsie \& Bea 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 Elsie \& Bea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malthouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Age UK South Gloucestershire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shelly's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 October 2025 |
| Riddifords Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Thai Basil Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2025 |
| Thornbury Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Elsie \& Bea
What is Elsie \& Bea's food hygiene rating?
Elsie \& Bea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 23 November 2022.
Is Elsie \& Bea 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elsie \& Bea last inspected?
Elsie \& Bea was last inspected on 23 November 2022, more than 3 years 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 Elsie \& Bea?
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 Elsie \& Bea compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Elsie \& Bea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Elsie \& Bea 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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Elsie \& Bea is one of 83 rated food businesses in Thornbury. See every hygiene rating in Thornbury →
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