The Downend Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Downend Tavern 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 12 May 2025, 14 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 Downend Tavern, 125 Downend Road, Fishponds, BS16 5BE
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Downend Tavern among the 2,827 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 | 2,827 | 76% | ← The Downend Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 The Downend Tavern 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 Downend Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 + One Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Acorn Care Providers Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Abm Catering At Christ Church C E Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Bean Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| 501Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
Questions about The Downend Tavern
What is The Downend Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Downend Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 12 May 2025.
Is The Downend Tavern 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 Downend Tavern last inspected?
The Downend Tavern was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 14 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 Downend Tavern?
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 The Downend Tavern compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and The Downend Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Downend Tavern 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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