Box-E food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Box-E 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 11 October 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: Unit 10 Cargo 1, Gaol Ferry Steps, Hotwells, BS1 6WE
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Box-E 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% | ← Box-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Box-E 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 Box-E, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Aspens Service Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Aardman Animations Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| All Good Things Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Adelina Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
Questions about Box-E
What is Box-E's food hygiene rating?
Box-E has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 11 October 2023.
Is Box-E 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 Box-E last inspected?
Box-E was last inspected on 11 October 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 Box-E?
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 Box-E compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Box-E is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Box-E 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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