The Happy Food Company food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Bristol
The Happy Food Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 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: 177 South Liberty Lane, Ashton, BS3 2TN
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Happy Food Company among the 2,827 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ← The Happy Food Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Happy Food Company 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 The Happy Food Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Vale Pre-School Other catering premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Ashton News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Ashton Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ambassador Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Happy Food Company
What is The Happy Food Company's food hygiene rating?
The Happy Food Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 10 April 2026.
Is The Happy Food Company safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Happy Food Company last inspected?
The Happy Food Company was last inspected on 10 April 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 The Happy Food Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Happy Food Company compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and The Happy Food Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Happy Food Company 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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