Dixon Convenience Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Dixon Convenience Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 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: 170-172 Kings Head Lane, Bedminster Down, BS13 7BW
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Dixon Convenience Stores among the 2,823 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ← Dixon Convenience Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Dixon Convenience 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 Dixon Convenience Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey - Computershare Bristol Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bedminster Down School School/college/university | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bedminster Down Ex Service Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Ashton Vale Pre-School Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Ashton News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Aspens Service Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Ashton Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Dixon Convenience Stores
What is Dixon Convenience Stores's food hygiene rating?
Dixon Convenience Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 13 December 2023.
Is Dixon Convenience Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dixon Convenience Stores last inspected?
Dixon Convenience Stores was last inspected on 13 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 Dixon Convenience 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dixon Convenience Stores compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Dixon Convenience Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Dixon Convenience 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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