Nova Scotia

Hotwells

Heads up: Nova Scotia no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Bristol. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 19 October 2021 by Bristol.

What does this rating mean?

Nova Scotia in Hotwells has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Nova Scotia Hotel,
1 Nova Scotia Place,
Hotwells,
Bristol,
BS1 6XJ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Nova Scotia. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Nova Scotia?

Food hygiene at Nova Scotia is inspected by Bristol, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.bristol.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Nova Scotia

What is Nova Scotia’s food hygiene rating?

Nova Scotia has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 October 2021.

When was Nova Scotia last inspected?

Nova Scotia was last inspected by Bristol on 19 October 2021.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has Nova Scotia closed down?

Nova Scotia no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Bristol, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.