University of Bristol Priory Road Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
University of Bristol Priory Road 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 12 December 2025, 7 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: The Priory Road Complex, Priory Road, Clifton, BS8 1TU
How it compares in Bristol
That puts University of Bristol Priory Road Cafe among the 2,827 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 | 2,827 | 76% | ← University of Bristol Priory Road Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 757 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 Very 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 University of Bristol Priory Road 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 University of Bristol Priory Road Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1b Pitville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| All Stars Bristol Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| ACHARI Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| abm catering @ Cotham School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Alma Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Alma Tavern and Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| 168 Oriental Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Ashwell & Co (Events) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
Questions about University of Bristol Priory Road Cafe
What is University of Bristol Priory Road Cafe's food hygiene rating?
University of Bristol Priory Road Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 12 December 2025.
Is University of Bristol Priory Road 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 University of Bristol Priory Road Cafe last inspected?
University of Bristol Priory Road Cafe was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 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 University of Bristol Priory Road Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 University of Bristol Priory Road Cafe compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and University of Bristol Priory Road Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects University of Bristol Priory Road 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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