Urban Masala food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Urban Masala holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 13a Small Street, City Centre, BS1 1DE
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Urban Masala among the 2,827 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ← Urban Masala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 757 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Urban Masala 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 Urban Masala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahh toots cakery and biscuiter Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| 4500 Miles From Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Asado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 808 Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Alta Loma Other catering premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| All in One Bar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Urban Masala
What is Urban Masala's food hygiene rating?
Urban Masala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 4 December 2023.
Is Urban Masala safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Urban Masala last inspected?
Urban Masala was last inspected on 4 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Urban Masala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Urban Masala compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Urban Masala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Urban Masala 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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