Purnells Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
Purnells Bowls Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 2024, 21 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: Bristol Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7NX
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Purnells Bowls Club among the 1,260 places in Bath and North East Somerset holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,260 | 73% | ← Purnells Bowls Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 163 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 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 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 Purnells Bowls Club 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 Purnells Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purnell Sports Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Goldenfields Takeaway/sandwich shop | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Books And Cooks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| D & M Catering Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Paulton Village Larder Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Paper Lane Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Noahs Ark Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Paulton Junior School (Edwards And Ward) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Purnells Bowls Club
What is Purnells Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Purnells Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 7 October 2024.
Is Purnells Bowls Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Purnells Bowls Club last inspected?
Purnells Bowls Club was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Purnells Bowls Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Purnells Bowls Club compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,731 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Purnells Bowls Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Purnells Bowls Club 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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