Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to seven Bristol establishments

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven of Bristol’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to five restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Bar Chocolat at 19 The Mall, Clifton, Bristol; rated on January 12

• Rated 5: Milk Bun at Ground Floor, 25 The Mall, Clifton, Bristol; rated on January 12

• Rated 5: Burra at 7 Lower Redland Road, Redland, Bristol; rated on January 5

• Rated 5: The Clifton Sausage at 7-9 Portland Street, Clifton, Bristol; rated on January 5

• Rated 5: Porto Lounge at 784-782a, Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol; rated on January 3

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And two ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:

• Rated 5: The Old Post Office at Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol; rated on January 3

• Rated 5: Van Dyck Forum at 748-756 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol; rated on January 3