Costless food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Costless holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 December 2024, 18 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: 223 Church Road, Redfield, BS5 9HL
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Costless sits behind roughly 2,823 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← Costless | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Costless, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| 3ft6 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Ababo's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Abbie's Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Alwaha Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| African Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Costless
What is Costless's food hygiene rating?
Costless has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Costless safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costless last inspected?
Costless was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
How does Costless compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Costless holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Costless 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Costless is one of 65 rated food businesses in Redfield. See every hygiene rating in Redfield →
Bristol inspects and rates 4,461 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Bristol →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.bristol.gov.uk
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