Food Hygiene Ratings in South Gloucestershire

2,113 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 83.4% rated "very good".

2,113
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
13
Rated 0 or 1
83.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good83.4%1,448
Good10.7%185
Satisfactory3.9%67
Improvement Needed1.3%23
Major Improvement0.7%12
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Other catering premises49023.2%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen36517.3%
Retailers - other27312.9%
Mobile caterer22310.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub1728.1%
School/college/university1456.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1426.7%
Caring Premises1386.5%

Food hygiene ratings in South Gloucestershire 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 2,113 registered food businesses for South Gloucestershire. Of these, 1,736 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 13 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 snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Marco's Takeaway0Jan 26, 2026
Danni's Bakes And CakesBS161Feb 14, 2025
Mikes KebabBS161Jan 14, 2026
Minas BrazilBS7 0SF1Mar 18, 2026
Premier Station Road Convenience StoresBS15 4XX1Mar 14, 2025
Rainbow Bakery And CafeBS15 8LJ1Jan 30, 2026
Ring-O-BellsBS36 2TG1Nov 25, 2024
Spice 37BS37 5UY1Jun 03, 2026
Sue's Scrumptious SelectionsBS151Oct 29, 2025
The Red LionBS16 9HD1Feb 12, 2025
Vas's Taverna Restaurant & TakeawayBS35 4LU1Mar 07, 2025
West Country Water ParkBS36 1RY1Feb 13, 2026
Ying's KitchenBS16 4PY1Nov 21, 2025
Anchor StoresBS15 4RG2Jun 11, 2026
Bens SuperstoreBS34 5BP2Mar 19, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in South Gloucestershire have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,448 food businesses in South Gloucestershire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.4% 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 South Gloucestershire?+

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 South Gloucestershire?+

Inspection frequency in South Gloucestershire 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