Admin phantom Posted September 28, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Taken from: http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/revealed-these-18-bristol-restaurants-and-takeaways-have-a-zero-hygiene-rating/story-29754554-detail/story.html You might be shocked to discover so many of Bristol's restaurants and takeaways have failed to meet basic hygiene requirements and have a zero rating. There are 18 businesses who received the lowest grading in the Food Standards Agency's (FSA) national food hygiene rating scheme after inspectors paid a visit. The FSA scale goes from zero to five, with venues receiving five deemed as the safest, cleanest and the best. Inspectors from the council assess the premises, looking at the handling, preparation, cooking and storage of food. Health and safety officers also check the cleanliness and condition of the building to make sure it is safe for customers. A zero rating doesn't always mean that a restaurant or takeaway is unhygienic in some instances it can be something as simple as a paperwork problem. Food businesses do not have to show their rating, but all of the information is published on the FSA website. Here are the Bristol restaurants and takeaways with zero ratings and the dates they were inspected. The Bristol Post contacted all of the following eateries for comment. The information we have is the most update as of Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Amici 237-239 Cheltenham Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5QP Inspection date: March, 14 2016 A manager was not available for comment. Best Grill 202 Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0NY Inspection date: August, 8 2016 A manager was not available for comment. Bombay Nights 38 Lanaway Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2NN Inspection date: July, 11 2016 A manager was not available for comment Charcoal Grill 50 Stockwood Road, Stockwood, Bristol, BS14 8PL Inspection date: July 2, 2016 A manager was not available for comment Crispy Cod Fish Bar 14b Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9XA Inspection date: November 16, 2015 A spokesperson said the chippy had another inspection on Saturday, September 24 and they are awaiting the result. Di Meo 314b Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8TJ Inspection date: March 14, 2016 A spokesperson said: "We have been asked to make changes and we have made them. We are waiting to see what the inspector thinks." Flame Grill 213 Cheltenham Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5QP Inspection date: March 14, 2016 A manager was not available for comment. Happy Valley 25 Cottle Road, Stockwood, Bristol, BS14 8QR Inspection date: July 2, 2016 The Food Standards Agency website states it has recently been inspected with a new rating set to be published. A Happy Valley spokesperson said: "It was a paperwork problem. We will be rated as a four following the latest inspection." Hing Kee Fish Bar 284 Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3RD Inspection date: March 15, 2016 A spokesperson said the chippy is awaiting the results of a follow up inspection. Inns Court Takeaway 3 Marshall Walk, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1TR Inspection date: May 26, 2016 Chi Lee, from the takeaway, said: "I'm awaiting an inspector to come visit us again – I have done everything they asked." Kim's Kafe 2 Newbridge Road, St Annes, Bristol,BS4 4DH Last inspection: September 24, 2015 Manager Lisa Turner said: "I have just taken over and I know the rating was terrible. I'm awaiting a new business inspection to happen in the coming weeks." Lucky Chef 197 Easton Road Easton Bristol, BS5 0HQ Inspection date: May 19, 2016 A manager was not available for comment. MacKenzies Cafe Bar Bar Canons Road, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5UH Inspection date: June 28, 2016 A manager was not available for comment but the Food Standards Agency website says the bar was recently inspected and a new rating will be published soon. Manger Kebab 194a Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0DR Inspection date: May 25, 2016 A manager was not available for response. Marco's Olive Branch 76 Victoria Street, Redcliff, Bristol, BS1 6DR Inspection date: June 13, 2016 The Post was asked to send an email and we are awaiting a response. Queens Head 171 Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0ES Inspection date: May 11, 2016 A manager was not available comment. Thai Classic Restaurant Limited 87 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2NT Inspection date: October 12, 2015 A manager was not available for comment Trzynastka 345 Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5LW Inspection date: January 25, 2016 A manager was not available for comment. So just how is a hygiene rating worked out? A food safety officer inspects a business to check that it meets the requirements of food hygiene law. The officer is from the local authority where the business is located. At the inspection, the officer will check: How hygienically the food is handled – how it is prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled and stored The condition of the structure of the buildings – the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and other facilities How the business manages what it does to make sure food is safe and so that the officer can be confident standards will be maintained in the future Each of these three elements is essential for making sure that food hygiene standards meet requirements and the food served or sold to you is safe to eat. What does a getting '0' mean? The hygiene standards found at the time of inspection are rated on a scale. At the bottom of the scale is '0' – this means urgent improvement is required. At the top of the scale is '5' – this means the hygiene standards are very good. If the top rating is not given, the officer will explain to the person who owns or manages the business what improvements need to be made and what action they can take to improve their hygiene rating. A statement on the FSA website says: "The food hygiene rating or inspection result given to a business reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of inspection or visit by the local authority. The food hygiene rating is not a guide to food quality." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taken from: http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/revealed-these-18-bristol-restaurants-and-takeaways-have-a-zero-hygiene-rating/story-29754554-detail/story.html You might be shocked to discover so many of Bristol's restaurants and takeaways have failed to meet basic hygiene requirements and have a zero rating. There are 18 businesses who received the lowest grading in the Food Standards Agency's (FSA) national food hygiene rating scheme after inspectors paid a visit. The FSA scale goes from zero to five, with venues receiving five deemed as the safest, cleanest and the best. Inspectors from the council assess the premises, looking at the handling, preparation, cooking and storage of food. Health and safety officers also check the cleanliness and condition of the building to make sure it is safe for customers. A zero rating doesn't always mean that a restaurant or takeaway is unhygienic in some instances it can be something as simple as a paperwork problem. Food businesses do not have to show their rating, but all of the information is published on the FSA website. Here are the Bristol restaurants and takeaways with zero ratings and the dates they were inspected. The Bristol Post contacted all of the following eateries for comment. The information we have is the most update as of Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Amici 237-239 Cheltenham Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5QP Inspection date: March, 14 2016 A manager was not available for comment. Best Grill 202 Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0NY Inspection date: August, 8 2016 A manager was not available for comment. Bombay Nights 38 Lanaway Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2NN Inspection date: July, 11 2016 A manager was not available for comment Charcoal Grill 50 Stockwood Road, Stockwood, Bristol, BS14 8PL Inspection date: July 2, 2016 A manager was not available for comment Crispy Cod Fish Bar 14b Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9XA Inspection date: November 16, 2015 A spokesperson said the chippy had another inspection on Saturday, September 24 and they are awaiting the result. Di Meo 314b Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8TJ Inspection date: March 14, 2016 A spokesperson said: "We have been asked to make changes and we have made them. We are waiting to see what the inspector thinks." Flame Grill 213 Cheltenham Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5QP Inspection date: March 14, 2016 A manager was not available for comment. Happy Valley 25 Cottle Road, Stockwood, Bristol, BS14 8QR Inspection date: July 2, 2016 The Food Standards Agency website states it has recently been inspected with a new rating set to be published. A Happy Valley spokesperson said: "It was a paperwork problem. We will be rated as a four following the latest inspection." Hing Kee Fish Bar 284 Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3RD Inspection date: March 15, 2016 A spokesperson said the chippy is awaiting the results of a follow up inspection. Inns Court Takeaway 3 Marshall Walk, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1TR Inspection date: May 26, 2016 Chi Lee, from the takeaway, said: "I'm awaiting an inspector to come visit us again – I have done everything they asked." Kim's Kafe 2 Newbridge Road, St Annes, Bristol,BS4 4DH Last inspection: September 24, 2015 Manager Lisa Turner said: "I have just taken over and I know the rating was terrible. I'm awaiting a new business inspection to happen in the coming weeks." Lucky Chef 197 Easton Road Easton Bristol, BS5 0HQ Inspection date: May 19, 2016 A manager was not available for comment. MacKenzies Cafe Bar Bar Canons Road, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5UH Inspection date: June 28, 2016 A manager was not available for comment but the Food Standards Agency website says the bar was recently inspected and a new rating will be published soon. Manger Kebab 194a Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0DR Inspection date: May 25, 2016 A manager was not available for response. Marco's Olive Branch 76 Victoria Street, Redcliff, Bristol, BS1 6DR Inspection date: June 13, 2016 The Post was asked to send an email and we are awaiting a response. Queens Head 171 Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0ES Inspection date: May 11, 2016 A manager was not available comment. Thai Classic Restaurant Limited 87 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2NT Inspection date: October 12, 2015 A manager was not available for comment Trzynastka 345 Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5LW Inspection date: January 25, 2016 A manager was not available for comment. So just how is a hygiene rating worked out? A food safety officer inspects a business to check that it meets the requirements of food hygiene law. The officer is from the local authority where the business is located. At the inspection, the officer will check: How hygienically the food is handled – how it is prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled and stored The condition of the structure of the buildings – the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and other facilities How the business manages what it does to make sure food is safe and so that the officer can be confident standards will be maintained in the future Each of these three elements is essential for making sure that food hygiene standards meet requirements and the food served or sold to you is safe to eat. What does a getting '0' mean? The hygiene standards found at the time of inspection are rated on a scale. At the bottom of the scale is '0' – this means urgent improvement is required. At the top of the scale is '5' – this means the hygiene standards are very good. If the top rating is not given, the officer will explain to the person who owns or manages the business what improvements need to be made and what action they can take to improve their hygiene rating. A statement on the FSA website says: "The food hygiene rating or inspection result given to a business reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of inspection or visit by the local authority. The food hygiene rating is not a guide to food quality."
Pickle Rick Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Had a meal at Di Meo a while back. Wouldn't have eaten there if I knew this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 My 2 locals have a nice big 5 so happy enough - the sticker should be on the door of the premises (granted not good for deliveries) so check it out when your walk in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 I don't actually like these articles that much. You can get a zero for having an incorrect piece of paperwork and be nothing to do with the actual hygiene... maybe the BP should then do follow up ratings to see if they've improved. Those that haven't fair enough.. Can we get 0-5 ratings on local and national newspapers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 6 hours ago, Tomarse said: I don't actually like these articles that much. You can get a zero for having an incorrect piece of paperwork and be nothing to do with the actual hygiene... maybe the BP should then do follow up ratings to see if they've improved. Those that haven't fair enough.. Can we get 0-5 ratings on local and national newspapers? Or a minus scale for the evil post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Any establishment that prepares and sells food should be spotless in my opinion ...there's no excuse for anything other than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted September 29, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 6 hours ago, Slippin cider said: Any establishment that prepares and sells food should be spotless in my opinion ...there's no excuse for anything other than that! The girl that serves in our local Chinese takeaway has quite severe acne, should she be sacked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 13 hours ago, Tomarse said: I don't actually like these articles that much. You can get a zero for having an incorrect piece of paperwork and be nothing to do with the actual hygiene... maybe the BP should then do follow up ratings to see if they've improved. Those that haven't fair enough.. Can we get 0-5 ratings on local and national newspapers? I say they should try food from each place as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 28 minutes ago, Maesknoll Red said: The girl that serves in our local Chinese takeaway has quite severe acne, should she be sacked? I hope she didn't catch it from the food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 South Glos here http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/exposed-these-are-south-gloucestershire-s-restaurants-and-takeaways-with-the-worst-hygiene-ratings/story-29763648-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 15 hours ago, Maesknoll Red said: The girl that serves in our local Chinese takeaway has quite severe acne, should she be sacked? yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 6 hours ago, Super said: South Glos here http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/exposed-these-are-south-gloucestershire-s-restaurants-and-takeaways-with-the-worst-hygiene-ratings/story-29763648-detail/story.html Surprised The New Inn at Mayshill is there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 7 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Surprised The New Inn at Mayshill is there! Not the Mayshill one mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: Surprised The New Inn at Mayshill is there! 56 minutes ago, Super said: Not the Mayshill one mate. Thank god for that......can recommend the New Inn at Mayshill first hand, been there loads of times.....quality and quantity every time (and no, I don't work for them!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 1 minute ago, RedRaw said: Thank god for that......can recommend the New Inn at Mayshill first hand, been there loads of times.....quality and quantity every time (and no, I don't work for them!) One of the best around without doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 17 minutes ago, RedRaw said: Thank god for that......can recommend the New Inn at Mayshill first hand, been there loads of times.....quality and quantity every time (and no, I don't work for them!) Scottish Dave still landlord there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastonboy Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 If I saw a rat taking a dump in my chicken and black bean at Hing Kee I wouldn't care - best Chinese in Bristol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Scottish Dave still landlord there? Believe so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 20 hours ago, Maesknoll Red said: The girl that serves in our local Chinese takeaway has quite severe acne, should she be sacked? .....well spotted ..... good question M.R. Doubt its a sackable offence though, & she'd probably start weeping if she lost her job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 North somerset http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/exposed-these-are-north-somerset-s-restaurants-and-takeaways-with-the-worst-hygiene-ratings/story-29767279-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 3 hours ago, eastonboy said: If I saw a rat taking a dump in my chicken and black bean at Hing Kee I wouldn't care - best Chinese in Bristol You wouldn't see that mate,they would of lobbed his head off with their kitchen knife before you had the chance,just don't ask what the chicken is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 As I said previously. You can have an immaculate kitchen but one incorrect document/paperwork or something like a tap not working = 0 stars Bit pointless having mezze at the white lion on that NS list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 On 29/09/2016 at 22:08, Maesknoll Red said: The girl that serves in our local Chinese takeaway has quite severe acne, should she be sacked? She could always get a job at Acne Cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Talking of takeaways...went to Fishminster on North St last week and had hands down the worst fish and chips I've ever had. The fish was actually inedible (hard and chewy) and the batter was a soggy thin layer that tasted of grease. When did this place take such a turn for the worse? New owners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Talking of takeaways...went to Fishminster on North St last week and had hands down the worst fish and chips I've ever had. The fish was actually inedible (hard and chewy) and the batter was a soggy thin layer that tasted of grease. When did this place take such a turn for the worse? New owners? No idea, but that's pretty gutting. Not been there for maybe a couple of years but it used to be really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 3, 2016 Author Admin Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 On 9/30/2016 at 21:01, Tomarse said: As I said previously. You can have an immaculate kitchen but one incorrect document/paperwork or something like a tap not working = 0 stars Bit pointless having mezze at the white lion on that NS list! Ironically a social club I am involved with in WSM got named on a similar list over the weekend. I was told if you have any paperwork not up to date, the maximum you can get is 1 star ! Ironically they marked us down as a sink basin in a toilet no where near the kitchen had a crack in it ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 32 minutes ago, MichaelRobartes said: No idea, but that's pretty gutting. Not been there for maybe a couple of years but it used to be really good. Absolutely, it used to be great (slow service aside). Went up Clifton Village Fish Bar a few weeks ago and had the battered sea bass - inspirational. So will be using that until further notice unless I hear Fishminster improves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 3 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Absolutely, it used to be great (slow service aside). Went up Clifton Village Fish Bar a few weeks ago and had the battered sea bass - inspirational. So will be using that until further notice unless I hear Fishminster improves. I think it changed hands a few years ago. Might be wrong but certainly lost its ethos of what it started out with. The queue outside the Chinese for chips pre match tells you all you need to know. Really crying out for a good chippy on NS right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 6 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Talking of takeaways...went to Fishminster on North St last week and had hands down the worst fish and chips I've ever had. The fish was actually inedible (hard and chewy) and the batter was a soggy thin layer that tasted of grease. When did this place take such a turn for the worse? New owners? A few years ago after a game we (son, granddaughter & me) went there for the first time.. Loved it and we all rated it as one of the best chippies around... Went back some time later and never been so disappointed - it was awful. Gotta be different owners or else can't imagine where it all went wrong ..one of the worst around now judged by our latest (& no doubt last ever) experience there for us ...What a shame.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatknacker Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 saw the biggest rat outside the kitchen at The Merchants Arms in Stapleton after the rugby club game against Saints... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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