Brunel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
Brunel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 315 St Johns Lane, Bedminster, BS3 5AZ
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Brunel 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% | ← Brunel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Brunel 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 Brunel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argus Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Acta Theatre Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| All Good Things Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Ambassador Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2025 |
| 6th Form Centre School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Brunel
What is Brunel's food hygiene rating?
Brunel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Brunel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brunel last inspected?
Brunel was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 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 Brunel?
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 Brunel compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Brunel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Brunel 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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Understanding this rating
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