What is the average food hygiene rating in Bristol?

The average food hygiene rating in Bristol is 4.64 out of 5, across 3,696 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Bristol compare with the national average for food hygiene?

75.7% of rated premises in Bristol hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Bristol 228 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Bristol have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

2,798 food businesses in Bristol hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.7% of the 3,696 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Bristol have a low hygiene rating?

94 food businesses in Bristol are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 13 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Bristol food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Bristol (4,469 establishments on record, 3,696 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Bristol

In Bristol, 75.7% of 3,696 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.64/5. These figures cover 4,469 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Bristol has 2,798 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 3,696 rated premises (75.7%). 94 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 75.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -4.0 pp
National rank: 228 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Bristol

5★ Very Good

2,798 (75.7%)

4★ Good

615 (16.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

189 (5.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

35 (0.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

46 (1.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

13 (0.4%)

Plus 609 awaiting inspection and 164 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 609 awaiting inspection and 164 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Bristol: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Bristol?: The average food hygiene rating in Bristol is 4.64 out of 5, across 3,696 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Bristol compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 75.7% of rated premises in Bristol hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Bristol 228 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Bristol have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 2,798 food businesses in Bristol hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.7% of the 3,696 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Bristol have a low hygiene rating?: 94 food businesses in Bristol are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 13 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Bristol food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Bristol (4,469 establishments on record, 3,696 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Bristol

Top-rated places in Bristol

Ashton Social ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Ashton Social Club, Silbury Road, Ashton, Bristol · BS3 2QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
OCS Group UK LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · University of Law - Temple Circus, Temple Way, Redcliff, Bristol · BS1 6HG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Su YuanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Grove Avenue, City Centre, Bristol · BS1 4QY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Electric Nightclub BristolPub/bar/nightclub · 15 Nelson Street, City Centre, Bristol · BS1 2JY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Henbury Golf ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Henbury Golf Club, Henbury Road, Henbury, Bristol · BS10 7QB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
MouthfullMobile caterer · BS16
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Danny's BurgersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Glenfrome House, Eastgate Road, Eastville, Bristol · BS5 6XX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Lloyds No 1Pub/bar/nightclub · V Shed, Canons Road, City Centre, Bristol · BS1 5UH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Spitfire BarbecueRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Pavilion, 1 Hannover Quay, City Centre, Bristol · BS1 5JE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Za Za BazaarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Za Za Bazaar, Canons Road, City Centre, Bristol · BS1 5UH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Chahalo BristolTakeaway/sandwich shop · 12 Park Row, City Centre, Bristol · BS1 5LJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 May 2026
Caribbean WrapTakeaway/sandwich shop · Glass Arcade, 49-50 St Nicholas Street, City Centre, Bristol · BS1 1LJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Bristol

BUMP RollerdiscoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit B, 17-18 Wellington Road, St Pauls, Bristol · BS2 9DA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 May 2026
Masala SpiceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 367 Fishponds Road, Eastville, Bristol · BS5 6RD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026
AmicsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 138-140 Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol · BS5 0PU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 March 2026
Good NewsRetailers - other · 60 Ridingleaze, Lawrence Weston, Bristol · BS11 0QB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 April 2026
Star Cash & CarryRetailers - other · 6-8 Roman Road, Easton, Bristol · BS5 6DH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026
Samys GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 84 West Street, Bedminster, Bristol · BS3 3LL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 March 2026
RefreshRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 81 East Street, Bedminster, Bristol · BS3 4EX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 December 2025
Nobanno Indian CuisineRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4 The Parade, Church Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol · BS13 8JS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 4,469 real Food Standards Agency records for Bristol, of which 3,696 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.