Al Medina Halal food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Al Medina Halal holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 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: 80 Stapleton Road, Easton, BS5 0PW
How it compares in Bristol
A 1 is rare: only 39 of 3,703 rated places in Bristol score this low, about one in 95. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ← Al Medina Halal | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Al Medina Halal the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Al Medina Halal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Makkah Halal Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Asia Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Ababo's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| 25a Old Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
Questions about Al Medina Halal
What is Al Medina Halal's food hygiene rating?
Al Medina Halal has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bristol Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Al Medina Halal safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Al Medina Halal last inspected?
Al Medina Halal was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Al Medina Halal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Al Medina Halal compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Al Medina Halal holds a 1. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Al Medina Halal 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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A rating of 1 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 Bristol, 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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