M J Newsmarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Gloucestershire
M J Newsmarket 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 5 December 2025, 7 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: 185 High Street, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3RD
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
In South Gloucestershire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so M J Newsmarket sits behind roughly 1,573 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,401 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← M J Newsmarket | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 435 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 M J Newsmarket 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 M J Newsmarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bowl Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Aek-Boco Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Baker Street Nursery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Barton Hill Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Asda Main Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Beacon Rise Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Hanham Woods School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ash View House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about M J Newsmarket
What is M J Newsmarket's food hygiene rating?
M J Newsmarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 5 December 2025.
Is M J Newsmarket 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 M J Newsmarket last inspected?
M J Newsmarket was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at M J Newsmarket?
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 M J Newsmarket compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while M J Newsmarket holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects M J Newsmarket 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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