Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: 1a Bonville Trading Estate, Brislington, BS4 5QU
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC among the 2,823 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ← Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC 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 Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Arbour Walk Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Abbots Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Hanham Woods School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aarusha Ltd at Premier Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC
What is Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC's food hygiene rating?
Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC last inspected?
Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Bristol Meat Machine - HY11 UFC 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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