Four businesses in Bristol are currently trading with a 'zero' food hygiene rating following inspections, according to the Food Standards Agency's records. Local authorities inspect food establishments to protect customers, reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses and to support the UK economy.
Businesses that receive the "urgent requirement needed" rating should then be re-inspected after a further three months to see if improvement has been made. Other businesses with higher ratings do not require such frequent inspections.
Across Bristol, there are currently four businesses with a zero hygiene rating, according to records. These are Falafel Time, Dragon I, Samroy's Fish Bar and Shirehampton Village Cafe.
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Falafel Time, located at 60 Stokes Croft in St Pauls, was given a food hygiene rating of zero on January 11, 2022 by the food safety officer. The caterer is now required to make urgent improvements before their re-inspection.
It was found that major improvement was necessary when it comes to the cleanliness and condition of the facilities and the building. The management of food safety also required major improvement.
Their hygienic food handling also required improvement but was not deemed to be at the lowest standard. When contacted by Bristol Live, Falafel Time manager Emad Alsalhi said: "A woman visited us this week and said that everything has improved, we've just got to wait for the next inspection in the next three months. We're hoping to get four stars next time."
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Samroys Fish Bar, at 113 Two Mile Hill Road in St George, was inspected on December 15, 2021 and was awarded a zero hygiene rating. The chippy is currently awaiting its next inspection in March.
Here it was found that the hygiene food handling needed major improvement, which includes preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage. The management of food safety also needed major improvement.
The cleanliness and conditions of the facilities and building were said needed necessary improvement. When approached by Bristol Live manager Nadir Easakhil told us: "We've got another inspection on March 15."
Dragon I was inspected on January 11, 2022, and inspectors found that urgent improvement was necessary. The takeaway at 42 High Street in Shirehampton fell below the required standards.
It was found that urgent improvement was necessary for the hygienic food handling and management of food safety. The latter relates to the checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat.
As for the cleanliness and condition of the facilities and building, it was found major improvement was necessary. Bristol Live approached the business for comment but had no response.
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The final venue in Bristol with a zero food hygiene rating is Shirehampton Village Cafe. Based at 2 The Parade in Shirehampton, the venue was rated zero on July 16, 2019.
It was deemed that major improvement was necessary for the management of food safety and the cleanliness and conditions of the facilities and building.
Hygienic food handling also required improvement during the inspection made by the Food Standards Agency. Bristol Live approached the business for comment but had no response.
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