Hot Spot Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Hot Spot Ltd holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 March 2026, 3 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: 264 Stapleton Road, Easton, BS5 0NP
How it compares in Bristol
A 0 is rare: only 11 of 3,703 rated places in Bristol score this low, about one in 337. 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% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% | ← Hot Spot Ltd |
A further 758 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Urgent improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent 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 Hot Spot Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, 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 Hot Spot Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Alwaha Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| African Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Ababo's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Al Makkah Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Aloha Poke also T/A Broth & Co Editions Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Ah-Ma’s Dumplings Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Hot Spot Ltd
What is Hot Spot Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hot Spot Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Bristol Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Hot Spot Ltd safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Hot Spot Ltd last inspected?
Hot Spot Ltd was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 Hot Spot Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hot Spot Ltd compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Hot Spot Ltd holds a 0. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Hot Spot Ltd 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 0 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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