Picton Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Picton Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 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: 62 Bath Buildings, Montpelier, BS6 5PU
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Picton Stores among the 2,827 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ← Picton Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Picton Stores 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 Picton Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Ashley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ashley Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Archfield House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Aspects & Milestones Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Ah-Ma’s Dumplings Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Picton Stores
What is Picton Stores's food hygiene rating?
Picton Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Picton Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Picton Stores last inspected?
Picton Stores was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Picton Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Picton Stores compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Picton Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Picton Stores 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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Picton Stores is one of 88 rated food businesses in Montpelier. See every hygiene rating in Montpelier →
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