Parsons Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Parsons Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 April 2022, more than 4 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: 136 St Michaels Hill, Kingsdown, BS2 8HD
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Parsons Bakery 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% | ← Parsons Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Parsons Bakery 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 Parsons Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| abm catering @ Cotham School School/college/university | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Ashley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Alta Loma Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| 808 Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Archfield House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Asado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Ahh toots cakery and biscuiter Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| 1b Pitville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Parsons Bakery
What is Parsons Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Parsons Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 5 April 2022.
Is Parsons Bakery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Parsons Bakery last inspected?
Parsons Bakery was last inspected on 5 April 2022, more than 4 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 Parsons Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Parsons Bakery compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Parsons Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Parsons Bakery 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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