Piccolo's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Somerset
Piccolo's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 53-55 Weston Road, Long Ashton, BS41 9AA
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Piccolo's among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Piccolo's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Piccolo's 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 Piccolo's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bird in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Cherry Blossom Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Aspens @ Northleaze Primary School Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Piccolo's
What is Piccolo's's food hygiene rating?
Piccolo's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Piccolo's 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Piccolo's last inspected?
Piccolo's was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Piccolo's?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Piccolo's compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Piccolo's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Piccolo's 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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Piccolo's is one of 17 rated food businesses in Long Ashton. See every hygiene rating in Long Ashton →
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