Sow & Arrow food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
Sow & Arrow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2025, 9 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: 15 Old Street, Clevedon, BS21 6ND
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Sow & Arrow among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Sow & Arrow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Sow & Arrow 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 Sow & Arrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knifey Spoony Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Mustard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Smart Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Veg Box (The) Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Rise Bakehouse Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Harvey's Coffee Company Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Clevedon Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Sow & Arrow
What is Sow & Arrow's food hygiene rating?
Sow & Arrow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Sow & Arrow 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sow & Arrow last inspected?
Sow & Arrow was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sow & Arrow?
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 Sow & Arrow compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Sow & Arrow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Sow & Arrow 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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Sow & Arrow is one of 143 rated food businesses in Clevedon. See every hygiene rating in Clevedon →
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