Mud Dock Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Mud Dock Cafe 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 11 May 2026, 2 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: Mud Dock Cafe, 40 The Grove, City Centre, BS1 4RB
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Mud Dock Cafe among the 2,822 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 | 2,822 | 76% | ← Mud Dock Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 613 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 753 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 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 Mud Dock Cafe 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 Mud Dock Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelina Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Aspens Service Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| 4500 Miles From Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| 6th Form Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Mud Dock Cafe
What is Mud Dock Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Mud Dock Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Mud Dock Cafe 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 Mud Dock Cafe last inspected?
Mud Dock Cafe was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 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 Mud Dock Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mud Dock Cafe compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,708 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Mud Dock Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Mud Dock Cafe 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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