The Folly Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Gloucestershire
The Folly Inn 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 2 March 2026, 4 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: Westerleigh Road, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AJ
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts The Folly Inn among the 1,402 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,402 | 84% | ← The Folly Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 The Folly Inn 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 Folly Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeks Mobile caterer | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Care UK At Emerson Green Treatment Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At Lyde Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Coffee At Mine Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees In Emersons Green Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Avenue Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| AIP C/O St Augustines Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about The Folly Inn
What is The Folly Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Folly Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 2 March 2026.
Is The Folly Inn 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 Folly Inn last inspected?
The Folly Inn was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Folly Inn?
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 The Folly Inn compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and The Folly Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Folly Inn 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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