Pick and Pay food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Pick and Pay 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 15 January 2024, 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: 242 Ridgeway Road, Fishponds, BS16 3LP
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Pick and Pay 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% | ← Pick and Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pick and Pay 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 Pick and Pay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Al Hamza Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Artichoke Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Aspects & Milestones Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| 3 Brothers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Pick and Pay
What is Pick and Pay's food hygiene rating?
Pick and Pay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 15 January 2024.
Is Pick and Pay 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 Pick and Pay last inspected?
Pick and Pay was last inspected on 15 January 2024, 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 Pick and Pay?
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 Pick and Pay compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Pick and Pay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Pick and Pay 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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Pick and Pay is one of 155 rated food businesses in Fishponds. See every hygiene rating in Fishponds →
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