Happy House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bristol
Happy House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: 3 Redcatch Road, Knowle, BS4 2EP
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Happy House sits behind roughly 2,822 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,822 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 613 | 17% | ← Happy House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 753 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 Happy House 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 Happy House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Allspice Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Arnos Manor Hotel (Kitchen) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| ALP Bristol Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Alp Mac Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Arbour Walk Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Happy House
What is Happy House's food hygiene rating?
Happy House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Happy House 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy House last inspected?
Happy House was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Happy House?
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 Happy House compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,708 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Happy House holds a 4. 613 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Happy House 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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