Rough Trade food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Rough Trade holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: Unit 3 New Bridewell, Bridewell Street, City Centre, BS1 2QD
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Rough Trade sits behind roughly 2,823 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← Rough Trade | |
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rough Trade 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 Rough Trade, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Loma Other catering premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Ahh toots cakery and biscuiter Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Asado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 808 Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| 4500 Miles From Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Ashley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
Questions about Rough Trade
What is Rough Trade's food hygiene rating?
Rough Trade has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Rough Trade safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rough Trade last inspected?
Rough Trade was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Rough Trade?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rough Trade compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Rough Trade holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Rough Trade 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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