Alma Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bristol
Alma Church 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 3 March 2025, 16 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: Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton, BS8 2ES
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Alma Church among the 2,823 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ← Alma Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 Very 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 Alma Church 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 Alma Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwell & Co (Events) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| Alma Tavern and Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| 1b Pitville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| ACHARI Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aqua Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| abm catering @ Cotham School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| 1 York Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Alma Church
What is Alma Church's food hygiene rating?
Alma Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 3 March 2025.
Is Alma Church 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 Alma Church last inspected?
Alma Church was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 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 Alma Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alma Church compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Alma Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Alma Church 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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