1,708 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 74.8% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in North Somerset are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. 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 1,708 registered food businesses for North Somerset. Of these, 1,558 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 21 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Katsu Chef | BS22 6HN | 0 | Jul 01, 2026 |
| Amor Stores and Post Office | BS40 5LA | 1 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Atlantic Fish Meadow | BS23 1QL | 1 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Barley Wood Cafe | BS40 5SA | 1 | Jul 09, 2026 |
| Beach Lawns Residential and Nursing Home | BS23 4BG | 1 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Central Stores | BS22 6US | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Greedy Goose (The) | BS48 3QT | 1 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Heather's Coffee Shop | BS49 5AA | 1 | May 26, 2026 |
| Helluva Bite | BS41 8JS | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| Kel's Kitchen | BS48 4NE | 1 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Lampton House | BS41 9JE | 1 | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Las Vegas Convenience Store | BS20 6LT | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Parsons Bakery Ltd | BS21 6LZ | 1 | May 01, 2026 |
| Port of Bristol Seafarers Centre | BS20 7XJ | 1 | Jul 02, 2026 |
| Portishead Working Mens Club | BS20 6BW | 1 | Aug 05, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 1,165 food businesses in North Somerset with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.8% 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.
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.
Inspection frequency in North Somerset 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.