M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport 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 12 September 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: Bristol International Airport, North Side Road, Felton, BS48 3DY
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport 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% | ← M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport 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 M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King (Landside) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Tortilla @ Bristol Airport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| World Duty Free @ Bristol Airport Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Boots @ Bristol Airport Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| W H Smith Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Starbucks @ Bristol Airport Other catering premises | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Burger King @ Bristol Airport (Airside) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Caffe Nero @ Bristol Airport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
Questions about M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport
What is M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport's food hygiene rating?
M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 12 September 2023.
Is M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport 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 M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport last inspected?
M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport was last inspected on 12 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport 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 M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport 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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M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport is one of 16 rated food businesses in Felton. See every hygiene rating in Felton →
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