Msala Library food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bristol
Msala Library 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 17 June 2025, 12 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: 705 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, BS16 3UH
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Msala Library 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% | ← Msala Library | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Msala Library 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 Msala Library, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artichoke Wholefoods Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| 3 Brothers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Aspects & Milestones Caring Premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Al Hamza Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 10 + One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Msala Library
What is Msala Library's food hygiene rating?
Msala Library has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Msala Library 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 Msala Library last inspected?
Msala Library was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 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 Msala Library?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Msala Library compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Msala Library holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Msala Library 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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