Izakaya Japanese Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Izakaya Japanese Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 59 Apsley Road, Clifton, BS8 2SW
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Izakaya Japanese Bar sits behind roughly 2,827 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← Izakaya Japanese Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Izakaya Japanese Bar 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 Izakaya Japanese Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Alma Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Ashwell & Co (Events) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| ACHARI Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| 1b Pitville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Bristol Society Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Alma Tavern and Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| AbleCare Homes - Belvedere Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Izakaya Japanese Bar
What is Izakaya Japanese Bar's food hygiene rating?
Izakaya Japanese Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Izakaya Japanese Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Izakaya Japanese Bar last inspected?
Izakaya Japanese Bar was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 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 Izakaya Japanese Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Izakaya Japanese Bar compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Izakaya Japanese Bar holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Izakaya Japanese Bar 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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