Bristol has 3,579 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
91% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 73% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 204 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 34% of food businesses in Bristol.
408 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
In the last 30 days, 1 establishment improved its rating and 201 were newly inspected.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood and Fishponds | 795 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Avonmouth | 94 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Stoke Gifford | 75 | 4.9/5 | 92% |
| City Centre | 29 | 4.4/5 | 59% |
There are currently 3,579 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Bristol, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Bristol, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 73% of rated businesses in Bristol hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Bristol are carried out by Bristol. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Bristol was last updated on 14 May 2026.