What is the average food hygiene rating in BS5?

The average food hygiene rating in the BS5 postcode area of Bristol is 4.45 out of 5, across 420 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in BS5 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

274 food businesses in the BS5 postcode area of Bristol hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.2% of the 420 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in BS5 have a low hygiene rating?

18 food businesses in the BS5 postcode area of Bristol are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 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 BS5 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BS5 postcode area of Bristol (534 establishments on record, 420 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 BS5

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BS5 postcode area of Bristol hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.45/5, with 65.2% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 534 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

BS5 (Bristol) has 274 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 420 rated premises (65.2%). 18 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

Rating distribution in BS5

5★ Very Good

274 (65.2%)

4★ Good

97 (23.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

31 (7.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (1.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

6 (1.4%)

Plus 93 awaiting inspection and 21 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in BS5: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in BS5?: The average food hygiene rating in the BS5 postcode area of Bristol is 4.45 out of 5, across 420 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in BS5 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 274 food businesses in the BS5 postcode area of Bristol hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.2% of the 420 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in BS5 have a low hygiene rating?: 18 food businesses in the BS5 postcode area of Bristol are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 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 BS5 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BS5 postcode area of Bristol (534 establishments on record, 420 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.

Top-rated places in BS5

Danny's BurgersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Glenfrome House, Eastgate Road, Eastville, Bristol · BS5 6XX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Bristol Community MealsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21 Chancery Street, Lawrence Hill, Bristol · BS5 0AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 May 2026
Costcutter BristolRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 345-347 Church Road, St George, Bristol · BS5 8AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 May 2026
Easton ChilliOther catering premises · 8-10 Bannerman Road, Easton, Bristol · BS5 0RR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 May 2026
Radek's Chocolate ShopRetailers - other · 186 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol · BS5 9HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 May 2026
Afghan Tasty CornerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Oxford Place, Easton, Bristol · BS5 0NR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Syria ChickenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 139 Lawrence Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol · BS5 0BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
The Crispy Rice ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BS5
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Yaab Ltd.Other catering premises · 5-7 Clay Hill, St George, Bristol · BS5 7ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 May 2026
Proper ProbioticsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BS5
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Basil's Community CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Old Library, Muller Road, Horfield, Bristol · BS5 6XP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Toff's PastaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5-7 Clay Hill, St George, Bristol · BS5 7ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026

Places needing improvement in BS5

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
Star Cash & CarryRetailers - other · 6-8 Roman Road, Easton, Bristol · BS5 6DH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026
Bikkle IslandRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 402 Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol · BS5 6NQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026
Hot Spot LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 264 Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol · BS5 0NP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2026
Shah's Piri Piri Grill and CurrysRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Roman Road, Easton, Bristol · BS5 6DH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 March 2026
Barwaaqo Coffee and DessertRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 50 Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol · BS5 0RA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 March 2026
Zamzam BakeryRetailers - other · 10 Roman Road, Easton, Bristol · BS5 6DH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 534 real Food Standards Agency records for the BS5 postcode area, of which 420 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.