Aardman Animations Limited food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Aardman Animations Limited 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 6 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Aardman Animations Ltd, Gas Ferry Road, Hotwells, BS1 6UN
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Aardman Animations Limited 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% | ← Aardman Animations Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Aardman Animations Limited 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 Aardman Animations Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Out of School Care School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| All in One Bar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Antix (Lazco Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
Questions about Aardman Animations Limited
What is Aardman Animations Limited's food hygiene rating?
Aardman Animations Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 6 December 2023.
Is Aardman Animations Limited 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 Aardman Animations Limited last inspected?
Aardman Animations Limited was last inspected on 6 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Aardman Animations Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Aardman Animations Limited compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Aardman Animations Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Aardman Animations Limited 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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