The Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: 5 Nelson Parade, Bedminster, BS3 4JA
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD sits behind roughly 2,827 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← The Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD | |
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 757 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD 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 Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Good Things Shop Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| 6th Form Centre School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Adelina Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| 4500 Miles From Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
Questions about The Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD
What is The Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD's food hygiene rating?
The Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 25 March 2025.
Is The Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD 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 Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD last inspected?
The Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 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 Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Dark Horse /AJ PUBS LTD LTD 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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