W J Harris Limited food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Bristol
W J Harris Limited holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the distributor that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 May 2025, 13 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: 196 Lawrence Hill, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DR
How it compares in Bristol
A 2 is rare: only 33 of 3,703 rated places in Bristol score this low, about one in 112. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ← W J Harris Limited | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 W J Harris Limited the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to W J Harris Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ababo's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| 3ft6 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Al Makkah Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Asia Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about W J Harris Limited
What is W J Harris Limited's food hygiene rating?
W J Harris Limited has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bristol Council on 29 May 2025.
Is W J Harris Limited safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The distributor is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was W J Harris Limited last inspected?
W J Harris Limited was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 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 W J Harris Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does W J Harris Limited compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while W J Harris Limited holds a 2. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects W J Harris Limited 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bristol, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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