Spitfire Barbecue food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Spitfire Barbecue 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
This is a fresh result: Spitfire Barbecue was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Pavilion, 1 Hannover Quay, City Centre, BS1 5JE
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Spitfire Barbecue 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% | ← Spitfire Barbecue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Spitfire Barbecue 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 Spitfire Barbecue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Aardman Animations Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| All in One Bar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Antix (Lazco Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Adelina Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| 168 Oriental Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Spitfire Barbecue
What is Spitfire Barbecue's food hygiene rating?
Spitfire Barbecue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Spitfire Barbecue 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 Spitfire Barbecue last inspected?
Spitfire Barbecue was last inspected on 1 June 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 Spitfire Barbecue?
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 Spitfire Barbecue compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Spitfire Barbecue is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Spitfire Barbecue 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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