What is the average food hygiene rating in Bath and North East Somerset?

The average food hygiene rating in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.57 out of 5, across 1,732 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Bath and North East Somerset compare with the national average for food hygiene?

72.3% of rated premises in Bath and North East Somerset hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Bath and North East Somerset 263 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Bath and North East Somerset have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,253 food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.3% of the 1,732 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset have a low hygiene rating?

40 food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Bath and North East Somerset food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Bath and North East Somerset (1,844 establishments on record, 1,732 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Bath and North East Somerset

In Bath and North East Somerset, 72.3% of 1,732 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.57/5. These figures cover 1,844 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Bath and North East Somerset has 1,253 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,732 rated premises (72.3%). 40 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 72.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -7.4 pp
National rank: 263 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Bath and North East Somerset

5★ Very Good

1,253 (72.3%)

4★ Good

269 (15.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

170 (9.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

26 (1.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

13 (0.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 9 awaiting inspection and 103 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 9 awaiting inspection and 103 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Bath and North East Somerset: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Bath and North East Somerset?: The average food hygiene rating in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.57 out of 5, across 1,732 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Bath and North East Somerset compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 72.3% of rated premises in Bath and North East Somerset hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Bath and North East Somerset 263 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Bath and North East Somerset have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,253 food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.3% of the 1,732 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset have a low hygiene rating?: 40 food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Bath and North East Somerset food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Bath and North East Somerset (1,844 establishments on record, 1,732 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Bath and North East Somerset

Top-rated places in Bath and North East Somerset

Picnic Canteen - Bath (Home Caterer)Other catering premises · BA1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Nando's Chicken Land LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 4 Nandos, Kingsmead Leisure Complex, 5 - 10 James Street West, City Centre · BA1 2BX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Schwartz BrosTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4 Sawclose, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset · BA1 1EY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Turtle BayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Turtle Bay Bath, 11 Bridge Street, City Centre, Bath · BA2 4AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
PizzarellaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 15 Chelsea Road, Newbridge, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset · BA1 3DU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
WagamamaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wagamama 1 York Buildings, George Street, City Centre, Bath · BA1 2EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
The Sepoy ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 York Buildings, George Street, City Centre, Bath · BA1 2EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Appleton NutritionMobile caterer · BA2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Broadies SupplementsRetailers - other · 9 High Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset · BA3 2LE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Costa, 2 The Hollies, High Street, Midsomer Norton · BA3 2DT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
CraftedTakeaway/sandwich shop · 21 Claverton Buildings, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset · BA2 4LD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Somer Valley FarmsRetailers - other · Knoll Farm, White Ox Mead Lane, Peasedown St. John, Bath · BA2 8PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Bath and North East Somerset

CoffeverRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 Northumberland Place, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset · BA1 5AR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2025
Salt And Batter KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · Salt And Batter, 76 Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset · BA3 2JP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 April 2026
Shapla Indian RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shapla Take Away, 43 High Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock · BA3 2DL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 August 2025
Best Pizza And KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · Best Pizza, 5 Somer House, High Street, Midsomer Norton · BA3 2HN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 November 2025
RobunRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4 Princes Buildings, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset · BA1 2ED
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 February 2026
The Second Bridge NightclubPub/bar/nightclub · 10 Manvers Street, Bath · BA1 1JQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 April 2025
Hazel Wedlake (Chew Valley Country Market)Other catering premises · BS40
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 November 2025
Nisa LocalRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 79 - 81 Bradford Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset · BA2 5BP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 January 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,844 real Food Standards Agency records for Bath and North East Somerset, of which 1,732 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.