Simply Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bristol
Simply Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 2025, 15 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: Marks And Spencers Simply Food Avon Meads, St Philips Causeway, St Philips, BS2 0SP
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Simply Food among the 2,823 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ← Simply Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Simply Food 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 Simply Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alp Mac Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Allspice Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Arnos Manor Hotel (Kitchen) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| 3ft6 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Aarusha Ltd at Premier Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Abbie's Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
Questions about Simply Food
What is Simply Food's food hygiene rating?
Simply Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 10 April 2025.
Is Simply Food 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simply Food last inspected?
Simply Food was last inspected on 10 April 2025, 15 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 Simply Food?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simply Food compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Simply Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Simply Food 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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