St Pauls Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
St Pauls Supermarket holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 1 March 2022, more than 4 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: 128 Grosvenor Road, St Pauls, BS2 8YA
How it compares in Bristol
A 1 is rare: only 39 of 3,703 rated places in Bristol score this low, about one in 95. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ← St Pauls Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 St Pauls Supermarket the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to St Pauls Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ah-Ma’s Dumplings Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Al Makkah Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| 25a Old Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Ashley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
Questions about St Pauls Supermarket
What is St Pauls Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
St Pauls Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bristol Council on 1 March 2022.
Is St Pauls Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was St Pauls Supermarket last inspected?
St Pauls Supermarket was last inspected on 1 March 2022, more than 4 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 St Pauls Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Pauls Supermarket compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while St Pauls Supermarket holds a 1. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects St Pauls Supermarket 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bristol, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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