Small Fire food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Bristol
Small Fire holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 30 May 2025, 13 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: Estate Of The Arts, South Liberty Lane, Ashton, BS3 2SG
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Small Fire sits behind roughly 2,827 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← Small Fire | |
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Small Fire 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 Small Fire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Service Station Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2025 |
| Argus Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Acta Theatre Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Avon Fire & Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2022 |
| Ashton Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ashton Fruit Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Small Fire
What is Small Fire's food hygiene rating?
Small Fire has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 30 May 2025.
Is Small Fire 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Small Fire last inspected?
Small Fire was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 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 Small Fire?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Small Fire compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Small Fire holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Small Fire 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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