Riddifords food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Gloucestershire
Riddifords holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 8 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: 51 High Street, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2AR
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
In South Gloucestershire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Riddifords sits behind roughly 1,573 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,401 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← Riddifords | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 435 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 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 Riddifords 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 Riddifords, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malthouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Thai Basil Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2025 |
| Elsie \& Bea Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Shelly's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Thornbury Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Age UK South Gloucestershire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Riddifords
What is Riddifords's food hygiene rating?
Riddifords has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Riddifords safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Riddifords last inspected?
Riddifords was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Riddifords?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Riddifords compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while Riddifords holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Riddifords 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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