Beijing Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bristol
Beijing Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 June 2025, 13 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: 230 St Johns Lane, Bedminster, BS3 5AU
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Beijing Express 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% | ← Beijing Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Beijing Express 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 Beijing Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Good Things Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Argus Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Acta Theatre Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| 6th Form Centre School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Ambassador Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2025 |
Questions about Beijing Express
What is Beijing Express's food hygiene rating?
Beijing Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 11 June 2025.
Is Beijing Express 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beijing Express last inspected?
Beijing Express was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 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 Beijing Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beijing Express compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Beijing Express holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Beijing Express 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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