Michael’s Fork In The Road food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Bristol
Michael’s Fork In The Road holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The mobile caterer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 November 2024, 20 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: Corner of Redcliffe Street, Redcliff Street, Redcliff, BS1 6LS
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Michael’s Fork In The Road sits behind roughly 3,435 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ← Michael’s Fork In The Road | |
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 757 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Michael’s Fork In The Road 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 Michael’s Fork In The Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelina Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| 6th Form Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| 4500 Miles From Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| All Good Things Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Aspens Service Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Michael’s Fork In The Road
What is Michael’s Fork In The Road's food hygiene rating?
Michael’s Fork In The Road has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bristol Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Michael’s Fork In The Road safe to eat at?
A 3 means the mobile caterer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Michael’s Fork In The Road last inspected?
Michael’s Fork In The Road was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 Michael’s Fork In The Road?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Michael’s Fork In The Road compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Michael’s Fork In The Road holds a 3. 190 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Michael’s Fork In The Road 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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