Mr Bab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bristol
Mr Bab holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 6 September 2025, 10 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: 42 Filton Road, Horfield, BS7 0PB
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Mr Bab 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% | ← Mr Bab | |
| 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 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 Mr Bab 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 Mr Bab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health (Kitchen) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ashley Down After School Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Air Balloon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Aspens Service Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Mr Bab
What is Mr Bab's food hygiene rating?
Mr Bab has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 6 September 2025.
Is Mr Bab 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mr Bab last inspected?
Mr Bab was last inspected on 6 September 2025, 10 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 Mr Bab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Mr Bab compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Mr Bab holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Mr Bab 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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