Chocolate 1st food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Bristol
Chocolate 1st holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 10 January 2019, more than 7 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: 123 Wilder Street, St Pauls, BS2 8QU
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Chocolate 1st 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% | ← Chocolate 1st | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chocolate 1st 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 Chocolate 1st, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Ashley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| 25a Old Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Ashley Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Al Makkah Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Asia Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Alta Loma Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about Chocolate 1st
What is Chocolate 1st's food hygiene rating?
Chocolate 1st has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 10 January 2019.
Is Chocolate 1st 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chocolate 1st last inspected?
Chocolate 1st was last inspected on 10 January 2019, more than 7 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 Chocolate 1st?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chocolate 1st compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Chocolate 1st holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Chocolate 1st 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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