West Town Lane Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bristol
West Town Lane Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 April 2025, 15 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: West Town Lane Academy, West Town Lane, Brislington, BS4 5DT
How it compares in Bristol
That puts West Town Lane Academy among the 2,822 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 | 2,822 | 76% | ← West Town Lane Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 613 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 753 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to West Town Lane Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbour Walk Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| ALP Bristol Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about West Town Lane Academy
What is West Town Lane Academy's food hygiene rating?
West Town Lane Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 8 April 2025.
Is West Town Lane Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Town Lane Academy last inspected?
West Town Lane Academy was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
How does West Town Lane Academy compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,708 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and West Town Lane Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects West Town Lane Academy 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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