Laughing Buddha Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Gloucestershire
Laughing Buddha Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 21 August 2025, 10 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: 516 Filton Avenue, Horfield, South Gloucestershire, BS7 0QE
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
In South Gloucestershire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Laughing Buddha Takeaway sits behind roughly 1,402 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,402 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 174 | 10% | ← Laughing Buddha Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 436 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 Good
- 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 Laughing Buddha Takeaway 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 Laughing Buddha Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Air Balloon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Wallscourt Farm Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Aspens Service Ltd School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Aspretto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Laughing Buddha Takeaway
What is Laughing Buddha Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Laughing Buddha Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Laughing Buddha Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Laughing Buddha Takeaway last inspected?
Laughing Buddha Takeaway was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Laughing Buddha Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Laughing Buddha Takeaway compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,675 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while Laughing Buddha Takeaway holds a 4. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Laughing Buddha Takeaway 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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