Southville Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bristol
Southville Primary 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
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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: Southville Primary School, Merrywood Road, Southville, BS3 1EB
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Southville Primary 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% | ← Southville Primary 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 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 Southville Primary 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 Southville Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acta Theatre Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Argus Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Aardman Animations Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| All Good Things Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Southville Primary School
What is Southville Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Southville Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Southville Primary 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 Southville Primary School last inspected?
Southville Primary School was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 Southville Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Southville Primary School compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Southville Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Southville Primary 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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