Rare food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Bristol
Rare holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: 250 North Street, Bedminster, BS3 1JD
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Rare sits behind roughly 2,827 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← Rare | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rare 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 Rare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Ashton Fruit Shop Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Out of School Care School/college/university | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Acta Theatre Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Argus Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ashton Gate Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Rare
What is Rare's food hygiene rating?
Rare has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Rare 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rare last inspected?
Rare was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Rare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rare compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Rare holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Rare 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Rare is one of 214 rated food businesses in Bedminster. See every hygiene rating in Bedminster →
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