Penfold's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Penfold's Kitchen 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 16 June 2025, 12 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: 28 Upper Maudlin Street, City Centre, BS2 8DJ
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Penfold's Kitchen 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% | ← Penfold's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Penfold's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Loma Other catering premises | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Asado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 808 Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Ahh toots cakery and biscuiter Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| 4500 Miles From Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| All in One Bar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Antix (Lazco Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
Questions about Penfold's Kitchen
What is Penfold's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Penfold's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 16 June 2025.
Is Penfold's Kitchen 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 Penfold's Kitchen last inspected?
Penfold's Kitchen was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
How does Penfold's Kitchen compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Penfold's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Penfold's Kitchen 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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