Bodkin Bakes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Bodkin Bakes holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: 47 West Street, St Philips, BS2 0BZ
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Bodkin Bakes sits behind roughly 2,823 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← Bodkin Bakes | |
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 Very 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 Bodkin Bakes 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 Bodkin Bakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| 25a Old Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Al Makkah Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Ababo's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Bodkin Bakes
What is Bodkin Bakes's food hygiene rating?
Bodkin Bakes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Bodkin Bakes 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bodkin Bakes last inspected?
Bodkin Bakes was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Bodkin Bakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bodkin Bakes compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Bodkin Bakes holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Bodkin Bakes 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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