MacKenzies Cafe Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
MacKenzies Cafe Bar holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: MacKenzies Cafe Bar was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: MacKenzies Cafe Bar, Canons Road, City Centre, BS1 5UH
How it compares in Bristol
A 2 is rare: only 33 of 3,703 rated places in Bristol score this low, about one in 112. 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ← MacKenzies Cafe Bar | |
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 MacKenzies Cafe Bar the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 MacKenzies Cafe Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4500 Miles From Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Adelina Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| All in One Bar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Antix (Lazco Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
Questions about MacKenzies Cafe Bar
What is MacKenzies Cafe Bar's food hygiene rating?
MacKenzies Cafe Bar has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bristol Council on 1 June 2026.
Is MacKenzies Cafe Bar safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 MacKenzies Cafe Bar last inspected?
MacKenzies Cafe Bar was last inspected on 1 June 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 MacKenzies Cafe Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MacKenzies Cafe Bar compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while MacKenzies Cafe Bar holds a 2. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects MacKenzies Cafe Bar 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 2 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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