Clifton High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bristol
Clifton High School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Clifton High School was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Clifton High School, College Road, Clifton, BS8 3JD
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Clifton High School 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% | ← Clifton High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Clifton High School 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 Clifton High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| 22 Clifton Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| ANNA Cake Couture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Alma Tavern and Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| Ashwell & Co (Events) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| Alma Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| 1 York Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Clifton High School
What is Clifton High School's food hygiene rating?
Clifton High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Clifton High School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clifton High School last inspected?
Clifton High School was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Clifton High School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Clifton High School compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Clifton High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Clifton High School 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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