Portcullis food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Gloucestershire
Portcullis holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 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: The Portcullis, 130 High Street, Staple Hill, BS16 5HH
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Portcullis among the 1,402 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 | 1,402 | 84% | ← Portcullis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 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 437 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Portcullis 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 Portcullis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Bean Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| AHM Catering Other catering premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Abm Catering At Christ Church C E Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Acorn Care Providers Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| 10 + One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Portcullis
What is Portcullis's food hygiene rating?
Portcullis has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 9 January 2023.
Is Portcullis 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Portcullis last inspected?
Portcullis was last inspected on 9 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 Portcullis?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Portcullis compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Portcullis is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Portcullis 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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