The Fruit Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
The Fruit Market 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 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 132-134 East Street, Bedminster, BS3 4ET
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fruit Market 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% | ← The Fruit Market | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Fruit Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Acta Theatre Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| All Good Things Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Argus Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aardman Animations Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Fruit Market
What is The Fruit Market's food hygiene rating?
The Fruit Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 18 November 2024.
Is The Fruit Market 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 The Fruit Market last inspected?
The Fruit Market was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
How does The Fruit Market compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Fruit Market holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Fruit Market 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Fruit Market is one of 214 rated food businesses in Bedminster. See every hygiene rating in Bedminster →
Bristol inspects and rates 4,464 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Bristol →
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