Vocational Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Vocational 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: Bridge learning Campus secondary, William Jessop Way, Hartcliffe, BS14 0TJ
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Vocational Cafe among the 2,827 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 | 2,827 | 76% | ← Vocational Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 757 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 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 Vocational 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 Vocational Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Beach Hut Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| B & Q Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Barchester - Bamfeld Lodge Care Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Vocational Cafe
What is Vocational Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Vocational Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Vocational 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 Vocational Cafe last inspected?
Vocational Cafe was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Vocational Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Vocational Cafe compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Vocational Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Vocational 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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