Bristol Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
Bristol Arms 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 23 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Bristol Arms. Bristol Arms, Bristol Hill, Shotley, IP9 1PU
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Bristol Arms among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Bristol Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Bristol Arms 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 Bristol Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Deck 1853 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| RNLI Sales Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
| Alma Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Petrol Station Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Globe Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Parkeston Railway Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
Questions about Bristol Arms
What is Bristol Arms's food hygiene rating?
Bristol Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 23 November 2025.
Is Bristol Arms 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 Bristol Arms last inspected?
Bristol Arms was last inspected on 23 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bristol Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bristol Arms compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Bristol Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Bristol Arms 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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