Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton 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 2 April 2025, 15 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: University Of The West Of England, Kennel Lodge Road, Ashton, BS3 2JT
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton 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% | ← Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton 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 Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Ashton Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ashton Gate Out of School Care School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Avon Gorge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Ashton News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
Questions about Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton
What is Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton's food hygiene rating?
Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton 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 Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton last inspected?
Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 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 Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton 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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