Rivershack Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Gloucestershire
Rivershack Cafe 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 10 January 2023, 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: Springhealth Leisure Club, Station Road, Little Stoke, BS34 6HW
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Rivershack Cafe 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% | ← Rivershack Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rivershack Cafe 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 Rivershack Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aretians Food Hut Other catering premises | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Aretians Rugby Football Club Food Hut Other catering premises | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Cherry Blossom Chinese & Japanese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Cheeky Dough Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Caspian Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Andy's Almighty Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Cafe Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Arena Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Rivershack Cafe
What is Rivershack Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Rivershack Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 10 January 2023.
Is Rivershack Cafe 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 Rivershack Cafe last inspected?
Rivershack Cafe was last inspected on 10 January 2023, 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 Rivershack Cafe?
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 Rivershack Cafe 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 Rivershack Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Rivershack Cafe 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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