The Knowle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Knowle holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 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 Knowle Hotel, Leighton Road, Knowle, BS4 2LL
How it compares in Bristol
A 1 is rare: only 39 of 3,702 rated places in Bristol score this low, about one in 95. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,824 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 607 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 188 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ← The Knowle | |
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 759 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Knowle the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Knowle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnos Manor Hotel (Kitchen) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Allspice Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Arbour Walk Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| ALP Bristol Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Alp Mac Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about The Knowle
What is The Knowle's food hygiene rating?
The Knowle has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bristol Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Knowle safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Knowle last inspected?
The Knowle was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 Knowle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Knowle compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,702 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Knowle holds a 1. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Knowle 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bristol, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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