Racks Bar & Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Racks Bar & Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 8 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: Clifton Hotel, St Pauls Road, Clifton, BS8 1LX
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Racks Bar & Kitchen 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% | ← Racks Bar & Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Racks Bar & Kitchen 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 Racks Bar & Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Tavern and Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Alma Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| 1 York Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| All Stars Bristol Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Ashwell & Co (Events) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| 1b Pitville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| ACHARI Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Racks Bar & Kitchen
What is Racks Bar & Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Racks Bar & Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Racks Bar & Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Racks Bar & Kitchen last inspected?
Racks Bar & Kitchen was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 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 Racks Bar & Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Racks Bar & Kitchen compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Racks Bar & Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Racks Bar & Kitchen 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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