6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2025, 16 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: The Glass Boat, Welsh Back, City Centre, BS1 4SB
How it compares in Bristol
That puts 6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat among the 2,824 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% 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 | 2,824 | 76% | ← 6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 607 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 188 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 759 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 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 6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat 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.
Questions about 6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat
What is 6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat's food hygiene rating?
6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 19 February 2025.
Is 6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat last inspected?
6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 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 6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,702 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and 6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects 6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat 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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