Bus Stop News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Bus Stop News holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 April 2025, 14 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: 115 Fishponds Road, Eastville, BS5 6PN
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Bus Stop News sits behind roughly 3,431 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ← Bus Stop News | |
| 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 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 Bus Stop News 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 Bus Stop News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Eastville Park Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Artis Dice Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| African Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Aloha Poke also T/A Broth & Co Editions Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Alwaha Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Ababo's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Bus Stop News
What is Bus Stop News's food hygiene rating?
Bus Stop News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bristol Council on 14 April 2025.
Is Bus Stop News safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Bus Stop News last inspected?
Bus Stop News was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 14 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 Bus Stop News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bus Stop News compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Bus Stop News holds a 3. 189 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Bus Stop News 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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