The Criterion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Criterion 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 6 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 155 Ashley Road, Montpelier, BS6 5NX
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Criterion 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% | ← The Criterion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Criterion 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 Criterion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Stores Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ah-Ma’s Dumplings Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Al Makkah Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aloha Poke also T/A Broth & Co Editions Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about The Criterion
What is The Criterion's food hygiene rating?
The Criterion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 6 March 2024.
Is The Criterion 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 The Criterion last inspected?
The Criterion was last inspected on 6 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Criterion?
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 The Criterion compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and The Criterion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Criterion 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 Criterion is one of 88 rated food businesses in Montpelier. See every hygiene rating in Montpelier →
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