Monika's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Monika's 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 March 2025, 16 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: 17 Cotham Road South, Cotham, BS6 5TZ
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Monika's 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% | ← Monika's | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Monika's 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 Monika's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| abm catering @ Cotham School School/college/university | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Ashley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Archfield House Nursery Caring Premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Alta Loma Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| 808 Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Asado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| ACHARI Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Monika's
What is Monika's's food hygiene rating?
Monika's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Monika's 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 Monika's last inspected?
Monika's was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 Monika's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Monika's compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Monika's holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Monika's 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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