Soomar Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Soomar Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: 142 Ashley Road, Montpelier, BS6 5PA
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Soomar Market sits behind roughly 2,823 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← Soomar Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Soomar Market 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 Soomar Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Stores Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ah-Ma’s Dumplings Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Al Makkah Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aloha Poke also T/A Broth & Co Editions Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| African Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Soomar Market
What is Soomar Market's food hygiene rating?
Soomar Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Soomar Market 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Soomar Market last inspected?
Soomar Market was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Soomar Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Soomar Market compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Soomar Market holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Soomar Market 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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