The Fire Engine food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Fire Engine holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 20 July 2025, 11 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: The Fire Engine, 188 Church Road, Redfield, BS5 9HX
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fire Engine 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% | ← The Fire Engine | |
| 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 Good
- 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 The Fire Engine 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 The Fire Engine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| 3ft6 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Ababo's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 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 | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Aarusha Ltd at Premier Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Fire Engine
What is The Fire Engine's food hygiene rating?
The Fire Engine has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bristol Council on 20 July 2025.
Is The Fire Engine safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Fire Engine last inspected?
The Fire Engine was last inspected on 20 July 2025, 11 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 The Fire Engine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Fire Engine compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Fire Engine holds a 3. 190 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Fire Engine 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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