The Wellington food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Wellington holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 December 2024, 18 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: Wellington Hotel, Gloucester Road, Horfield, BS7 8UR
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wellington sits behind roughly 2,823 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← The Wellington | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Wellington 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 The Wellington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Down After School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ardagh Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Anchor/PizzaAmore/DoughMasters/ManduGuys/Hansik/Bibigo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Ashgrove Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ashley Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2021 |
| Ashgrove Park Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about The Wellington
What is The Wellington's food hygiene rating?
The Wellington has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 18 December 2024.
Is The Wellington safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wellington last inspected?
The Wellington was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 The Wellington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wellington compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Wellington holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Wellington 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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The Wellington is one of 114 rated food businesses in Horfield. See every hygiene rating in Horfield →
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