Aquila food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Somerset
Aquila 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 29 August 2024, 22 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: 33 Orchard Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1RH
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Aquila sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ← Aquila | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Aquila 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 Aquila, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens (The) Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Clara's Cafe @ Weston-super-Mare Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Blues Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Cassette Tapers Barber Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| ASAGA Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Anna's Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Charm Candle Studio & Friends Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Aquila
What is Aquila's food hygiene rating?
Aquila has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 29 August 2024.
Is Aquila 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 Aquila last inspected?
Aquila was last inspected on 29 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aquila?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aquila compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Aquila holds a 4. 292 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Aquila 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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