University of Bristol - The Source Cafe

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-12-12

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

University of Bristol - The Source Cafe is a school/college/university located at Queens Building, University Walk, Cotham, Bristol, BS8 1TR, in the Bristol local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bristol oversees 4,538 registered food businesses, of which 75% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bristol is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Queens Building, University Walk, Cotham, Bristol
Postcode
BS8 1TR
Local Authority
Bristol
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
311801

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of University of Bristol - The Source Cafe?

University of Bristol - The Source Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bristol.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was University of Bristol - The Source Cafe last inspected?

University of Bristol - The Source Cafe was last inspected on 2025-12-12. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is University of Bristol - The Source Cafe located?

University of Bristol - The Source Cafe is located at Queens Building, University Walk, Cotham, Bristol , BS8 1TR, in the Bristol local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BS8 postcode area.