Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bristol
Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away 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 24 April 2025, 14 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 St Peters Rise, Bishopsworth, BS13 7LU
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away 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% | ← Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away 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 Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens School/college/university | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Aspens Service Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bedminster Down Ex Service Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Alpha & Omega African Food Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Baxterstorey - Computershare Bristol Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| B & Q Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away
What is Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away 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 Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away last inspected?
Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 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 Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away 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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