The Dame food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Dame holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 20 September 2024, 21 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: 43 Dean Lane, Southville, BS3 1BS
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dame sits behind roughly 2,823 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← The Dame | |
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 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 The Dame 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 Dame, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Acta Theatre Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| All Good Things Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Argus Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Aardman Animations Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Dame
What is The Dame's food hygiene rating?
The Dame has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 20 September 2024.
Is The Dame 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dame last inspected?
The Dame was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 The Dame?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dame compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Dame holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Dame 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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Understanding this rating
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