Ridgeway Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Ridgeway Stores 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 11 December 2023, 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: 89 Ridgeway Lane, Whitchurch, BS14 9PH
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Ridgeway Stores 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% | ← Ridgeway Stores | |
| 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 Very 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 Ridgeway Stores 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 Ridgeway Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st choice sweets Mobile caterer | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Brunelcare, The ABC Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| After School Club - PH Sports Coaching Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Abbott's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Berona Cafe Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Ridgeway Stores
What is Ridgeway Stores's food hygiene rating?
Ridgeway Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 11 December 2023.
Is Ridgeway Stores 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 Ridgeway Stores last inspected?
Ridgeway Stores was last inspected on 11 December 2023, 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 Ridgeway Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ridgeway Stores compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Ridgeway Stores holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Ridgeway Stores 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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