Masala Takeaway Portishead food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Somerset
Masala Takeaway Portishead 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: 119 Avon Way, Portishead, BS20 6LT
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Masala Takeaway Portishead sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ← Masala Takeaway Portishead | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Masala Takeaway Portishead 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 Masala Takeaway Portishead, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Portishead Community Fridge Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Pizza Picante Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| Appleby's Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Hilltop Pre-School - Portishead Playgroups Caring Premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Windmill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aspens @ Highdown Junior & Infant School Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about Masala Takeaway Portishead
What is Masala Takeaway Portishead's food hygiene rating?
Masala Takeaway Portishead has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Masala Takeaway Portishead 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 Masala Takeaway Portishead last inspected?
Masala Takeaway Portishead was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Masala Takeaway Portishead?
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 Masala Takeaway Portishead compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Masala Takeaway Portishead holds a 4. 292 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Masala Takeaway Portishead 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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