Food hygiene ratings in Bristol
Our data holds 4,482 food businesses in Bristol, rated between 2016-03-07 and 2026-08-25. 63.3% (2,838) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 72 (1.6%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Bristol 264th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Bristol
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 2,838 | 63.3% |
| 4 (good) | 607 | 13.5% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 199 | 4.4% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 27 | 0.6% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 34 | 0.8% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 11 | 0.2% |
| Awaiting inspection | 602 | 13.4% |
| Exempt | 162 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting publication | 2 | 0% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1,518 | 62% |
| Retailers - other | 774 | 56.8% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 432 | 56% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 | 74% |
| Other catering premises | 374 | 65.2% |
| Mobile caterer | 257 | 54.1% |
| School/college/university | 232 | 84.9% |
| Caring Premises | 226 | 81.4% |
Food businesses rated per month in Bristol
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Bristol
The 20 most recent of 72. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hibiscus Table | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-08-04 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BS5 |
| The Viet Banh Mi Caphe | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-29 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BS3 1JQ |
| Authentic Hot Pot & Hand-Pulled Noodles | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-28 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BS1 6JG |
| Sea Pearl Fish & Chips | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-27 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BS11 9XN |
| River Station | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-22 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BS1 4RB |
| Waaberi | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-15 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BS6 5PA |
| Real Habesha Restaurant | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-07 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BS5 0PU |
| Mi Somali | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-07 | Retailers - other | BS5 0PU |
| Afista Barista | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-02 | Mobile caterer | BS6 7UE |
| Alaso Halaal Butcher | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-01 | Retailers - other | BS5 9SX |
| Alvina's | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-26 | Other catering premises | BS5 |
| Ridmi's Home Bake | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BS3 |
| Baltika Supermarket | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-16 | Retailers - other | BS15 1AN |
| Flowers Hill Canteen | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-11 | Mobile caterer | BS4 5JJ |
| Ugaaso | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-06 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BS5 0PR |
| MacKenzies Cafe Bar | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-01 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BS1 5UH |
| Kaimin's Kitchen | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-30 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BS16 1HH |
| Pizza is lovely at Renato's | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-16 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BS1 4DZ |
| Back Street Pizza | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-14 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BS16 3BA |
| BUMP Rollerdisco | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-05-12 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BS2 9DA |
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Questions about Bristol
How many food businesses in Bristol are rated 5 (very good)?
2,838 of 4,482 food businesses in Bristol (63.3%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-25.
Which food businesses in Bristol are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
72 food businesses in Bristol are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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