Food Hygiene Ratings in Bath and North East Somerset

1,820 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 70.8% rated "very good".

1,820
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
18
Rated 0 or 1
70.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good70.8%1,215
Good15.9%273
Satisfactory10.7%184
Improvement Needed1.5%25
Major Improvement0.9%16
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen41522.8%
Other catering premises27915.3%
Retailers - other25113.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub18410.1%
School/college/university1628.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1176.4%
Caring Premises1166.4%
Mobile caterer874.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Bath and North East Somerset are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Bath and North East Somerset currently has 1,820 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,715 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 70.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 18 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
CoffeverBA1 5AR0Mar 17, 2025
Panahar Takeaway And RestaurantBA2 3PL0Feb 11, 2026
Best Pizza And KebabBA3 2HN1Nov 05, 2025
Broadoak CiderBS39 5QQ1Dec 10, 2025
Carter And PhiriBA1 1HH1Jun 24, 2025
Colonna And Small'sBA1 1HN1Feb 12, 2025
Gourmet Noodles KitchenBA1 1NA1Nov 14, 2025
Hazel Wedlake (Chew Valley Country Market)BS401Nov 11, 2025
Istanbul International Food CentreBA1 1UN1Apr 11, 2025
Jolly SailorBS31 3ER1Mar 05, 2025
M&M Kebab Pizza & Fried ChickenBS31 1DQ1Feb 13, 2026
Nisa LocalBA2 5BP1Jan 14, 2025
Paulton Kebab HouseBS39 7QG1Nov 12, 2025
Pearl Of IndiaBA1 2JS1Aug 12, 2025
Peasedown Charcoal Grill And PizzaBA2 8HG1Sep 16, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Bath and North East Somerset have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,215 food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 70.8% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Bath and North East Somerset?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Bath and North East Somerset?+

Inspection frequency in Bath and North East Somerset depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies