Air Balloon Hill Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bristol
Air Balloon Hill Primary School 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 6 May 2025, 14 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: Air Balloon Hill Primary School, Hillside Road, St George, BS5 7PB
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Air Balloon Hill Primary School 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% | ← Air Balloon Hill Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Air Balloon Hill Primary School 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 Air Balloon Hill Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspects Milestones Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| 2 Mile Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Abbie's Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| ALP Kingswood School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Air Balloon Hill Primary School
What is Air Balloon Hill Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Air Balloon Hill Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Air Balloon Hill Primary School 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 Air Balloon Hill Primary School last inspected?
Air Balloon Hill Primary School was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 months 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 Air Balloon Hill Primary School?
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 Air Balloon Hill Primary School compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Air Balloon Hill Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Air Balloon Hill Primary School 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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