Vindi's Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Vindi's Mini 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 16 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Mini Market, 161 Fishponds Road, Eastville, BS5 6PR
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Vindi's Mini Market 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% | ← Vindi's Mini Market | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Vindi's Mini 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 Vindi's Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Eastville Park Retailers - other | 185 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 | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aloha Poke also T/A Broth & Co Editions Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Alwaha Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about Vindi's Mini Market
What is Vindi's Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Vindi's Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 16 January 2024.
Is Vindi's Mini 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 Vindi's Mini Market last inspected?
Vindi's Mini Market was last inspected on 16 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Vindi's Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vindi's Mini Market compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Vindi's Mini Market holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Vindi's Mini 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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