Hillfields Community Garden food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bristol
Hillfields Community Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: Thicket Avenue, Speedwell, BS16 4EH
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Hillfields Community Garden 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% | ← Hillfields Community Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hillfields Community Garden 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 Hillfields Community Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 + One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| AHM Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Al Hamza Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| 501Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| 3 Brothers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Artichoke Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
Questions about Hillfields Community Garden
What is Hillfields Community Garden's food hygiene rating?
Hillfields Community Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Hillfields Community Garden 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hillfields Community Garden last inspected?
Hillfields Community Garden was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Hillfields Community Garden?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hillfields Community Garden compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Hillfields Community Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Hillfields Community Garden 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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