501Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Gloucestershire
501Bar 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 18 April 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: 2 Broad Street, Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5NX
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts 501Bar 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% | ← 501Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 501Bar 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 501Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Bean Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| AHM Catering Other catering premises | 215 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 | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about 501Bar
What is 501Bar's food hygiene rating?
501Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 18 April 2023.
Is 501Bar 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 501Bar last inspected?
501Bar was last inspected on 18 April 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 501Bar?
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 501Bar 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 501Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects 501Bar 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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