Food hygiene ratings in Bristol
Bristol inspects and rates 4,485 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 3,724 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 761 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Bristol
Standards here are good: 76% of rated businesses in Bristol hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 71 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,843 | 76% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 612 | 16% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 198 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
Towns in Bristol
Food hygiene ratings for each town Bristol inspects.
- City Centre 558 places
- Clifton 279 places
- Bedminster 217 places
- Easton 191 places
- Bishopston 163 places
- Fishponds 155 places
- Brislington 146 places
- St Philips 133 places
- Redcliff 125 places
- St George 124 places
- Horfield 117 places
- Knowle 99 places
- Montpelier 88 places
- St Pauls 86 places
- Avonmouth 83 places
- Redfield 67 places
- Ashton 62 places
- Southmead 61 places
- Eastville 61 places
- Hartcliffe 60 places
- Henleaze 60 places
- Cotham 58 places
- Shirehampton 51 places
- Bishopsworth 50 places
- Redland 49 places
- St Werburghs 46 places
- Hotwells 45 places
- Speedwell 44 places
- Westbury 43 places
- Hengrove 40 places
- Lawrence Weston 40 places
- Totterdown 39 places
- Westbury Park 36 places
- Lawrence Hill 34 places
- Henbury 33 places
- Kingsdown 31 places
- Lockleaze 31 places
- Whitchurch 30 places
- Stockwood 30 places
- Southville 30 places
- Stoke Bishop 29 places
- St Annes 29 places
- Stapleton 27 places
- Westbury on Trym 26 places
- Bedminster Down 19 places
- Sea Mills 17 places
Recently inspected in Bristol
The most recent inspections published by Bristol, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake It | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Coffee Club | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Clyde House Day Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Fenix Coffee | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Turcusine | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Nellie's Pizza | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Unique Voice CIC@ Filton Ave Primary | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Tim Kee Food | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Candy Chemistry | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Kiki's Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Kings Community Centre & E5 Bus of Hope | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Parsons Bakery Limited | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Bristol
The lowest-rated food businesses in Bristol are listed below. 11 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 34 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hibiscus Table | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 4 August 2026 |
| Sea Pearl Fish & Chips | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 July 2026 |
| Mi Somali | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 7 July 2026 |
| Afista Barista | Mobile caterer | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| BUMP Rollerdisco | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 12 May 2026 |
| Star Cash & Carry | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Amics | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 21 March 2026 |
| Hot Spot Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 16 March 2026 |
| Shah's Piri Piri Grill and Currys | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 March 2026 |
| Nobanno Indian Cuisine | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| Bristol Bread Ltd. | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| The Viet Banh Mi Caphe | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 July 2026 |
| Authentic Hot Pot & Hand-Pulled Noodles | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 July 2026 |
| Waaberi | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 July 2026 |
| Real Habesha Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 July 2026 |
| Alaso Halaal Butcher | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 July 2026 |
| Alvina's | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 June 2026 |
| Ridmi's Home Bake | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 June 2026 |
| Flowers Hill Canteen | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| Ugaaso | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 June 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Bristol
How many food businesses does Bristol rate?
Bristol publishes food hygiene ratings for 4,485 businesses, of which 3,724 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Bristol?
76% of rated businesses in Bristol hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Bristol have a bad hygiene rating?
71 food businesses in Bristol hold a rating of 2 or below, including 11 rated 0 and 34 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Bristol?
Environmental health officers employed by Bristol carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Bristol
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- & Cafe 5 - Very good
- 1 York Place 5 - Very good
- 10 + One 5 - Very good
- 168 Oriental 5 - Very good
- 1b Pitville 5 - Very good
- 1st choice sweets 5 - Very good
- 2 Mile Deli 5 - Very good
- 22 Clifton 5 - Very good
- 25a Old Market 5 - Very good
- 3 Brothers 5 - Very good
- 321 Bake 5 - Very good
- 3ft6 5 - Very good
- 4500 Miles From Delhi 5 - Very good
- 6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat 5 - Very good
- 6th Form Centre 5 - Very good
- 808 Cafe Bar Ltd 5 - Very good
- A Cappella 5 - Very good
- A.P. Chef 5 - Very good
- Aardman Animations Limited 5 - Very good
- Aaron's Super Whippy 5 - Very good
- Aarusha Ltd at Premier 5 - Very good
- Ababo's Cuisine 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Bristol Society 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield House 5 - Very good
- Abbie's Kitchen Ltd 5 - Very good
- Abbott's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- AbleCare Homes - Belvedere Lodge 5 - Very good
- abm @ costain ltd 5 - Very good
- ACHARI Indian Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Achha Ltd 5 - Very good
- Acorns Nurseries 5 - Very good
- Acta Theatre Bar 5 - Very good
- Adelina Yard 5 - Very good
- Adult Learning Service 5 - Very good
- Afghan Tasty Corner 5 - Very good
- African Palace 5 - Very good
- After Dinr 5 - Very good
- After School Club 5 - Very good
- Against the grain kitchen 5 - Very good
- Ah-Ma’s Dumplings 5 - Very good
- Ahh toots cakery and biscuiter Ltd 5 - Very good
- AIP C/O Henleaze Junior School 5 - Very good
- Air Balloon Hill Primary School 5 - Very good
- Al Hamza 5 - Very good
- Al Makkah Halal Butchers 5 - Very good
- Al's Cookie Club 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Alfresco 5 - Very good
- Ali Baba’s 40 Dishes 5 - Very good
- Alina's Bakes 5 - Very good
- All Good Things Shop 5 - Very good
- All in One Bar Restaurant 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church Hall 5 - Very good
- All Stars Bristol 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-27. Browse all UK councils →