The Orchard food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Gloucestershire
The Orchard 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 9 September 2025, 10 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: Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4QB
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts The Orchard 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 Orchard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Orchard 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 Orchard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Coffee Co Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| AWKN Importers/Exporters | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Happy Days Day Nursery Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| AbleCare Kitchens Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Double Tree By Hilton Bristol North Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees In Bradley Stoke Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Gloucestershire Fa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Orchard
What is The Orchard's food hygiene rating?
The Orchard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 9 September 2025.
Is The Orchard 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 The Orchard last inspected?
The Orchard was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 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 Orchard?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Orchard 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 Orchard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Orchard 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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