Tom's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Bristol
Tom's Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Street Record, Second Way, Avonmouth
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Tom's Kitchen 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% | ← Tom's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tom's Kitchen 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 Tom's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Bakery Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| D&V Catering Mobile caterer | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Company Shop Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Clifton Coffee Roasters Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Hancock Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2026 |
| Hancocks Cash & Carry Bristol Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Avonmouth Football Club/Yeenate Guada Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Avonmouth Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Tom's Kitchen
What is Tom's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Tom's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 2 November 2023.
Is Tom's Kitchen 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tom's Kitchen last inspected?
Tom's Kitchen was last inspected on 2 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Tom's Kitchen?
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 Tom's Kitchen compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Tom's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Tom's Kitchen 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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