Food hygiene ratings in City Centre
There are 551 food businesses in City Centre with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Bristol Council. A further 62 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in City Centre
75% of rated businesses in City Centre hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 8 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Bristol as a whole, 76% of rated food businesses hold a 5. City Centre is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 367 | 75% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 17% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Lowest-rated places in City Centre
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Matina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 18 April 2026 |
| Meet up noodle bar Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 May 2026 |
| River Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 March 2026 |
| Under the Stars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 July 2025 |
| Five Grains Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 July 2025 |
| MacKenzies Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 1 June 2026 |
| Pizza is lovely at Renato's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 May 2026 |
| The Lime Kiln Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 March 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in City Centre
How many food businesses in City Centre have a hygiene rating?
551 food businesses in City Centre have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Bristol Council. 489 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in City Centre?
75% of rated businesses in City Centre hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in City Centre?
8 food businesses in City Centre hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 3 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in City Centre?
Environmental health officers at Bristol Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Bristol
- Clifton 278 places
- Bedminster 214 places
- Easton 192 places
- Bishopston 163 places
- Fishponds 155 places
- Brislington 146 places
- St Philips 133 places
- Redcliff 125 places
Food businesses in City Centre
- 168 Oriental 5 - Very good
- 168 Oriental 3 - Generally satisfactory
- 30 mins 4 - Good
- 4500 Miles From Delhi 5 - Very good
- 6 O'Clock Gin at The Glass Boat 5 - Very good
- 808 Cafe Bar Ltd 5 - Very good
- Adelina Yard 5 - Very good
- Ahh toots cakery and biscuiter Ltd 5 - Very good
- All in One Bar Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Alta Loma 5 - Very good
- Angelababy Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Antix (Lazco Ltd) 5 - Very good
- Antonias Deli 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aqua Restaurant & Bar 5 - Very good
- Aramark Ltd 5 - Very good
- Arc Bristol 4 - Good
- Asado 5 - Very good
- Aspens Service Ltd 5 - Very good
- Averys of Bristol Limited Exempt
- Back Garden Pizzeria Ltd 4 - Good
- Bag of Nails 4 - Good
- Bambalan 5 - Very good
- Banh Wagon 5 - Very good
- Bar and Block 5 - Very good
- Barbara's Bier Haus Bristol 5 - Very good
- BC Diner 5 - Very good
- BC Diner Awaiting inspection
- Be Natural Cafe 5 - Very good
- Beijing Cooking Pot 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Beirut Mezze 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 551 businesses in City Centre. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.