The Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
The Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe 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 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Park, Daventry Road, Knowle, BS4 1DQ
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe 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% | ← The Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe 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 Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| ALP Bristol Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about The Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe
What is The Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 7 November 2024.
Is The Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe 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 Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe last inspected?
The Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 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 The Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and The Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Park Knowle Cafe/Merrywood Cafe 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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