Stokes By The Orchard food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Stokes By The Orchard 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 15 January 2026, 5 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: Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, St Pauls, BS1 3QY
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Stokes By The Orchard 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% | ← Stokes By The Orchard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stokes By The Orchard 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 Stokes By The Orchard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Archfield House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| abm catering @ Cotham School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Alta Loma Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Asado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 808 Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Stokes By The Orchard
What is Stokes By The Orchard's food hygiene rating?
Stokes By The Orchard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Stokes By The Orchard 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 Stokes By The Orchard last inspected?
Stokes By The Orchard was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Stokes By The Orchard?
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 Stokes By The Orchard compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Stokes By The Orchard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Stokes By The Orchard 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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