Henleaze Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Henleaze Local 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 1 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: 168 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, BS9 4NE
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Henleaze Local 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% | ← Henleaze Local | |
| 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 Very 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 Henleaze Local 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 Henleaze Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP C/O Henleaze Junior School School/college/university | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Ardagh Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Alfresco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| AbleCare Homes - Belvedere Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Henleaze Local
What is Henleaze Local's food hygiene rating?
Henleaze Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Henleaze Local 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 Henleaze Local last inspected?
Henleaze Local was last inspected on 1 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 Henleaze Local?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Henleaze Local compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Henleaze Local holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Henleaze Local 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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