Primrose Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Primrose Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: 1 Clifton Arcade, Boyces Avenue, Clifton, BS8 4AA
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Primrose Cafe sits behind roughly 2,823 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← Primrose Cafe | |
| 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 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 Primrose Cafe 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 Primrose Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA Cake Couture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| 22 Clifton Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| 1 York Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Alma Tavern and Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| Ashwell & Co (Events) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| Alma Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Primrose Cafe
What is Primrose Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Primrose Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Primrose Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Primrose Cafe last inspected?
Primrose Cafe was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Primrose Cafe?
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 Primrose Cafe compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Primrose Cafe holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Primrose Cafe 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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