The Cambridge Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Cambridge Arms holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 September 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: The Cambridge Arms, Coldharbour Road, Westbury Park, BS6 7JS
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cambridge Arms sits behind roughly 3,431 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ← The Cambridge Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cambridge Arms 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 The Cambridge Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Bristol Society Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| AbleCare Homes - Belvedere Lodge Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aqua Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Aspects & Milestones Trust Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Aspens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| ACHARI Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| 1b Pitville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about The Cambridge Arms
What is The Cambridge Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Cambridge Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bristol Council on 23 September 2025.
Is The Cambridge Arms safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Cambridge Arms last inspected?
The Cambridge Arms was last inspected on 23 September 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 The Cambridge Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cambridge Arms compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Cambridge Arms holds a 3. 189 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Cambridge Arms 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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