BME Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
BME 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
This is a fresh result: BME Stores was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Bristol score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bristol ratings →
Address: 256 Paintworks, Brislington, BS4 3AQ
How this rating has changed
BME Stores was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bristol
That puts BME Stores among the 2,843 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 | 2,843 | 76% | ← BME Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 612 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 198 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 761 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 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 BME 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 BME Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allspice Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Arnos Manor Hotel (Kitchen) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Alp Mac Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| A Cappella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| 3ft6 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about BME Stores
What is BME Stores's food hygiene rating?
BME Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 30 July 2026.
Is BME 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 BME Stores last inspected?
BME Stores was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month 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 BME Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BME Stores compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,724 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and BME Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects BME 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
BME Stores is one of 146 rated food businesses in Brislington. See every hygiene rating in Brislington →
Bristol inspects and rates 4,485 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Bristol →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.bristol.gov.uk
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