Marco's Takeaway food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Gloucestershire
Marco's Takeaway holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the mobile caterer requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 January 2026, 5 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: Layby B4509, Charfield, South Gloucestershire
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 1,672 rated places in South Gloucestershire score this low, about one in 1,672. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,401 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← Marco's Takeaway |
A further 435 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Marco's Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Marco's Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falfield Stores & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Marcos Italian South Gloucester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Eastwood Park Training & Conference Centre School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| HMP Eastwood Park Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Hideout Lounge & Bistro Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
Questions about Marco's Takeaway
What is Marco's Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Marco's Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 26 January 2026.
Is Marco's Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The mobile caterer may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Marco's Takeaway last inspected?
Marco's Takeaway was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 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 Marco's Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marco's Takeaway 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 Marco's Takeaway holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Marco's Takeaway 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 0 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 South Gloucestershire, 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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