Masala Spice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Masala Spice holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 March 2026, 4 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: 367 Fishponds Road, Eastville, BS5 6RD
How it compares in Bristol
A 0 is rare: only 11 of 3,707 rated places in Bristol score this low, about one in 337. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Masala Spice |
A further 757 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Urgent improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Spice the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Masala Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Eastville Park Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Artis Dice Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aspects & Milestones Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| African Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Alwaha Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Masala Spice
What is Masala Spice's food hygiene rating?
Masala Spice has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Bristol Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Masala Spice safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Masala Spice last inspected?
Masala Spice was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 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 Masala Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masala Spice compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Masala Spice holds a 0. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Masala Spice 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bristol, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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