The Wheatsheaf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Gloucestershire
The Wheatsheaf holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 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: Chapel Street, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2BJ
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
In South Gloucestershire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wheatsheaf sits behind roughly 1,573 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,401 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← The Wheatsheaf | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 435 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Wheatsheaf 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 Wheatsheaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Elsie \& Bea Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Malthouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Age UK South Gloucestershire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Riddifords Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Thai Basil Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2025 |
| Dees Cake Shop Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf
What is The Wheatsheaf's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 2 October 2025.
Is The Wheatsheaf safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Wheatsheaf last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Wheatsheaf?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wheatsheaf compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while The Wheatsheaf holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Wheatsheaf 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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