What is the average food hygiene rating in BA2?

The average food hygiene rating in the BA2 postcode area of Bath and North East Somerset is 4.6 out of 5, across 533 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in BA2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

391 food businesses in the BA2 postcode area of Bath and North East Somerset hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.4% of the 533 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in BA2 have a low hygiene rating?

8 food businesses in the BA2 postcode area of Bath and North East Somerset are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 BA2 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BA2 postcode area of Bath and North East Somerset (557 establishments on record, 533 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 BA2

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BA2 postcode area of Bath and North East Somerset hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.6/5, with 73.4% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 557 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

BA2 (Bath and North East Somerset) has 391 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 533 rated premises (73.4%). 8 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

Rating distribution in BA2

5★ Very Good

391 (73.4%)

4★ Good

80 (15%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

54 (10.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 1 awaiting inspection and 23 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in BA2: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in BA2?: The average food hygiene rating in the BA2 postcode area of Bath and North East Somerset is 4.6 out of 5, across 533 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in BA2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 391 food businesses in the BA2 postcode area of Bath and North East Somerset hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.4% of the 533 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in BA2 have a low hygiene rating?: 8 food businesses in the BA2 postcode area of Bath and North East Somerset are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 BA2 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BA2 postcode area of Bath and North East Somerset (557 establishments on record, 533 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.

Top-rated places in BA2

Turtle BayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Turtle Bay Bath, 11 Bridge Street, City Centre, Bath · BA2 4AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Appleton NutritionMobile caterer · BA2
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
The Little Cake HouseOther catering premises · BA2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Good Bear CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Bear Pad, 7 Hayes Place, Holloway, Widcombe · BA2 4QW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Climate Hub BANES (Home Caterer)Other catering premises · BA2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Cafe@The HubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Hub, Mulberry Way, Combe Down, Bath · BA2 5BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Alex Greek CookingOther catering premises · BA2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Fosters Event Catering Ltd - South Stand HospitalityOther catering premises · Bath Rugby Club, Bath Recreation Ground, Pulteney Mews, Bathwick · BA2 4DS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Walcot Group Production UnitManufacturers/packers · Cheltenham Street, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset · BA2 3EX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 4, Mero Retail Park, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland · BA2 3GL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in BA2

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
Peasedown Charcoal Grill And PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 11 Bath Road, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset · BA2 8HG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 September 2025
Peking ChefTakeaway/sandwich shop · 84 St Kilda's Road, Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset · BA2 3QJ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025
Fortune CookieTakeaway/sandwich shop · 378 Wellsway, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset · BA2 5RN
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
White HorsePub/bar/nightclub · 42 Shophouse Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset · BA2 1EF
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 June 2024
The Bridge Coffee ShopRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Bridge Coffee Shop, 17 Pulteney Bridge, City Centre, Bath · BA2 4AY
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 December 2025
Waggon And HorsesPub/bar/nightclub · Waggon & Horses, 41 Bath Road, Peasedown St. John, Bath · BA2 8DL
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 March 2025
Root Spice LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 15 Argyle Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset · BA2 4BQ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 June 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 557 real Food Standards Agency records for the BA2 postcode area, of which 533 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.