Windmill Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Somerset
Windmill Inn 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 29 April 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: 58 Nore Road, Portishead, BS20 6JZ
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Windmill Inn among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Windmill Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 Windmill Inn 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 Windmill Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Pre-School - Portishead Playgroups Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Portishead Community Fridge Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Masala Takeaway Portishead Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| Pizza Picante Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| Appleby's Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Ferngate Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Windmill Inn
What is Windmill Inn's food hygiene rating?
Windmill Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Windmill Inn 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 Windmill Inn last inspected?
Windmill Inn was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Windmill Inn?
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 Windmill Inn compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Windmill Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Windmill Inn 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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