Cafe Downs food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Cafe Downs 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 12 May 2025, 13 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 Downs Tearooms, Stoke Road, Stoke Bishop, BS9 1FG
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Cafe Downs 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% | ← Cafe Downs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Downs 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 Cafe Downs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Bristol Society Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| AbleCare Homes - Belvedere Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aqua Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Ashwell & Co (Events) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| Alma Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| ACHARI Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| 1b Pitville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Alma Tavern and Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Downs
What is Cafe Downs's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Downs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 12 May 2025.
Is Cafe Downs 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 Cafe Downs last inspected?
Cafe Downs was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 13 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 Cafe Downs?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Downs compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Downs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Cafe Downs 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Cafe Downs and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Cafe Downs is one of 28 rated food businesses in Stoke Bishop. See every hygiene rating in Stoke Bishop →
Bristol inspects and rates 4,461 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Bristol →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.bristol.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →