Clifton Whole Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Clifton Whole Food holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 April 2025, 14 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: 5a Boyces Avenue, Clifton, BS8 4AA
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Clifton Whole Food sits behind roughly 3,435 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ← Clifton Whole Food | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Clifton Whole Food 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 Clifton Whole Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA Cake Couture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| 22 Clifton Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| 1 York Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Alma Tavern and Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| Ashwell & Co (Events) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| Alma Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Clifton Whole Food
What is Clifton Whole Food's food hygiene rating?
Clifton Whole Food has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bristol Council on 25 April 2025.
Is Clifton Whole Food safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Clifton Whole Food last inspected?
Clifton Whole Food was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 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 Clifton Whole Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clifton Whole Food compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Clifton Whole Food holds a 3. 190 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Clifton Whole Food 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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