Food Hygiene Ratings in Bristol

4,461 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 76.4% rated "very good".

4,461
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
40
Rated 0 or 1
76.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good76.4%2,855
Good16.6%619
Satisfactory5.5%204
Improvement Needed0.6%21
Major Improvement0.9%33
Urgent Improvement0.2%7

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen1,50233.7%
Retailers - other77917.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop4259.5%
Pub/bar/nightclub4029.0%
Other catering premises3628.1%
Mobile caterer2655.9%
School/college/university2315.2%
Caring Premises2275.1%

Food hygiene ratings in Bristol are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 4,461 registered food businesses for Bristol. Of these, 3,739 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 40 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Afista BaristaBS6 7UE0Jul 02, 2026
Bristol Bread Ltd.BS6 5HP0Dec 02, 2025
BUMP RollerdiscoBS2 9DA0May 12, 2026
Mi SomaliBS5 0PU0Jul 07, 2026
Sea Pearl Fish & ChipsBS11 9XN0Jul 27, 2026
Star Cash & CarryBS5 6DH0Apr 28, 2026
The Hibiscus TableBS5 0Aug 04, 2026
Abibabs Food StoreBS5 0PD1Jun 19, 2025
Advanced Retreat Private Members ClubBS2 8QW1Feb 28, 2025
Alaso Halaal ButcherBS5 9SX1Jul 01, 2026
Alvina'sBS5 1Jun 26, 2026
Authentic Hot Pot & Hand-Pulled NoodlesBS1 6JG1Jul 28, 2026
Back Street PizzaBS16 3BA1May 14, 2026
Barwaaqo Coffee and DessertBS5 0RA1Mar 21, 2026
Big DreamsBS5 6DL1Jun 12, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Bristol have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 2,855 food businesses in Bristol with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Bristol?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Bristol?+

Inspection frequency in Bristol depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies