The Elm Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Gloucestershire
The Elm Tree 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 11 July 2024, more than 2 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: 74 Abbots Road, Hanham, South Gloucestershire, BS15 3NR
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts The Elm Tree 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% | ← The Elm Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Elm Tree 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 The Elm Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Hanham Woods School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Blue Bowl Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Baker Street Nursery Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Longwell Green School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Aek-Boco Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Be Weird Be Wild Be Wonderful Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about The Elm Tree
What is The Elm Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Elm Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 11 July 2024.
Is The Elm Tree 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 The Elm Tree last inspected?
The Elm Tree was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 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 The Elm Tree?
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 The Elm Tree 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 The Elm Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Elm Tree 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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