The Lock Up food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
The Lock Up holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 14 August 2025, 10 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: 182 Church Road, Redfield, BS5 9HX
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lock Up 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% | ← The Lock Up | |
| 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 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 The Lock Up 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 Lock Up, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| 3ft6 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Ababo's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Abbie's Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Alwaha Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aarusha Ltd at Premier Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Lock Up
What is The Lock Up's food hygiene rating?
The Lock Up has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 14 August 2025.
Is The Lock Up 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lock Up last inspected?
The Lock Up was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 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 The Lock Up?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lock Up compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Lock Up holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Lock Up 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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