Miah's Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Miah's 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 19 August 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: 178 Forest Road, Fishponds, BS16 3QU
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Miah's Local 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% | ← Miah's Local | |
| 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 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 Miah's 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 Miah's Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hamza Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Artichoke Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| 3 Brothers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Aspects & Milestones Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about Miah's Local
What is Miah's Local's food hygiene rating?
Miah's Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Miah's 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 Miah's Local last inspected?
Miah's Local was last inspected on 19 August 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 Miah's 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 Miah's Local compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Miah's Local holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Miah's 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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