The Viet Banh Mi Caphe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bristol
The Viet Banh Mi Caphe holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Viet Banh Mi Caphe was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Bristol score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Bristol ratings →
Address: 181 North Street, Bedminster, BS3 1JQ
How this rating has changed
The Viet Banh Mi Caphe was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | 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
A 1 is rare: only 34 of 3,724 rated places in Bristol score this low, about one in 110. 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 | 2,843 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 612 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 198 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ← The Viet Banh Mi Caphe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Viet Banh Mi Caphe the inspector recorded concerns over 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 The Viet Banh Mi Caphe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acta Theatre Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Ashton Fruit Shop Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Argus Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Ali Baba’s 40 Dishes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Ashton Gate Out of School Care School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about The Viet Banh Mi Caphe
What is The Viet Banh Mi Caphe's food hygiene rating?
The Viet Banh Mi Caphe has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bristol Council on 29 July 2026.
Is The Viet Banh Mi Caphe safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Viet Banh Mi Caphe last inspected?
The Viet Banh Mi Caphe was last inspected on 29 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 The Viet Banh Mi Caphe?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Viet Banh Mi Caphe compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,724 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Viet Banh Mi Caphe holds a 1. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Viet Banh Mi Caphe 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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A rating of 1 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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