Food Hygiene Ratings in Bath and North East Somerset

1,838 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 72.8% rated "very good".

1,838
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
13
Rated 0 or 1
72.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good72.8%1,259
Good15.4%266
Satisfactory9.3%160
Improvement Needed1.8%31
Major Improvement0.7%12
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen41422.5%
Other catering premises28215.3%
Retailers - other25113.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub1829.9%
School/college/university1789.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1216.6%
Caring Premises1176.4%
Mobile caterer915.0%

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.

The source snapshot contains 1,838 registered food businesses for Bath and North East Somerset. Of these, 1,729 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 13 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
CoffeverBA1 5AR0Mar 17, 2025
Best Pizza And KebabBA3 2HN1Nov 05, 2025
Broadoak CiderBS39 5QQ1Dec 10, 2025
Charcoal GrillBA3 2DA1Feb 18, 2026
Hazel Wedlake (Chew Valley Country Market)BS401Nov 11, 2025
Istanbul International Food CentreBA1 1UN1Mar 24, 2026
Nisa LocalBA2 5BP1Jan 14, 2025
Paulton Kebab HouseBS39 7QG1Nov 12, 2025
Peasedown Charcoal Grill And PizzaBA2 8HG1Sep 16, 2025
RobunBA1 2ED1Feb 23, 2026
Salt And Batter KitchenBA3 2JP1Apr 24, 2026
Shapla Indian RestaurantBA3 2DL1Aug 19, 2025
The Second Bridge NightclubBA1 1JQ1Apr 24, 2025
Babas MezzeBA1 1HG2Jun 03, 2025
Bath On The BeachBA1 2NR2Jul 01, 2025

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 1,259 food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.8% 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