Xalwo Madiina food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Xalwo Madiina 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 15 May 2025, 13 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: 38 Stapleton Road, Easton, BS5 0RA
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Xalwo Madiina 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% | ← Xalwo Madiina | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Xalwo Madiina 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 Xalwo Madiina, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Makkah Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Asia Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| 25a Old Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Ababo's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Xalwo Madiina
What is Xalwo Madiina's food hygiene rating?
Xalwo Madiina has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Xalwo Madiina 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 Xalwo Madiina last inspected?
Xalwo Madiina was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 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 Xalwo Madiina?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Xalwo Madiina compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Xalwo Madiina holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Xalwo Madiina 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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