Old Colonial (The) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Somerset
Old Colonial (The) 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 4 February 2025, 17 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: 30 Knightstone Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2AW
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Old Colonial (The) sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ← Old Colonial (The) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Old Colonial (The) 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 Old Colonial (The), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Knightstone Campus School/college/university | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Cabot Court Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Black Cat Micropub Pub/bar/nightclub | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Brit Cafe Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Beach Hut (The) Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Charm Candle Studio & Friends Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Old Colonial (The)
What is Old Colonial (The)'s food hygiene rating?
Old Colonial (The) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Old Colonial (The) 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 Old Colonial (The) last inspected?
Old Colonial (The) was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Colonial (The)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Old Colonial (The) compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Old Colonial (The) holds a 4. 292 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Old Colonial (The) 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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