Bulgarian Food Market LTD food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Bulgarian Food Market LTD 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 14 July 2025, 11 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: 70 West Street, St Philips, BS2 0BL
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% | ← Bulgarian Food Market LTD | |
| 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 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 Bulgarian Food Market LTD 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 Bulgarian Food Market LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| 25a Old Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Al Makkah Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Ababo's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Bulgarian Food Market LTD
What is Bulgarian Food Market LTD's food hygiene rating?
Bulgarian Food Market LTD has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bristol Council on 14 July 2025.
Is Bulgarian Food Market LTD 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 Bulgarian Food Market LTD last inspected?
Bulgarian Food Market LTD was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 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 Bulgarian Food Market LTD?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Bulgarian Food Market LTD compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Bulgarian Food Market LTD holds a 1. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Bulgarian Food Market LTD 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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