River Station food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
River Station holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: River Station was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Bristol score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Bristol ratings →
Address: River Station, The Grove, City Centre, BS1 4RB
How this rating has changed
River Station has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 22 July 2026, and now holds a 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 1 2 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bristol
A 2 is rare: only 26 of 3,724 rated places in Bristol score this low, about one in 143. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 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% | ← River Station | |
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 761 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to River Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelina Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| Aspens Service Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| 6th Form Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| 4500 Miles From Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
Questions about River Station
What is River Station's food hygiene rating?
River Station has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bristol Council on 22 July 2026.
Is River Station safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was River Station last inspected?
River Station was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
How does River Station compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,724 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while River Station holds a 2. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects River Station 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch River Station and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bristol, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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River Station is one of 558 rated food businesses in City Centre. See every hygiene rating in City Centre →
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