Ministry of Defence food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bristol
Ministry of Defence holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Ministry of Defence was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Artillery Grounds, Whiteladies Road, Clifton, BS8 2LG
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Ministry of Defence 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% | ← Ministry of Defence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ministry of Defence 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 Ministry of Defence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Church Other catering premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Alma Tavern and Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| 1b Pitville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| ACHARI Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Ashwell & Co (Events) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| All Stars Bristol Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| abm catering @ Cotham School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Ministry of Defence
What is Ministry of Defence's food hygiene rating?
Ministry of Defence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Ministry of Defence 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ministry of Defence last inspected?
Ministry of Defence was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Ministry of Defence?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ministry of Defence compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Ministry of Defence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Ministry of Defence 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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Ministry of Defence is one of 278 rated food businesses in Clifton. See every hygiene rating in Clifton →
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