The Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
The Local 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 30 January 2024, 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: 42a Old Market Street, St Philips, BS2 0EZ
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Local sits behind roughly 2,822 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,822 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 613 | 17% | ← The Local | |
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 753 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 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 The Local 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 The Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25a Old Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Asia Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Al Makkah Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Adelina Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about The Local
What is The Local's food hygiene rating?
The Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 30 January 2024.
Is The Local 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 The Local last inspected?
The Local was last inspected on 30 January 2024, 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 The Local?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Local compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,708 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Local holds a 4. 613 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Local 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Local is one of 132 rated food businesses in St Philips. See every hygiene rating in St Philips →
Bristol inspects and rates 4,461 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Bristol →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.bristol.gov.uk
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