Abbey Hotel, Bath food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Bath and North East Somerset
Abbey Hotel, Bath holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Abbey Hotel, 1 North Parade, City Centre, BA1 1LF
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Abbey Hotel, Bath among the 1,259 places in Bath and North East Somerset holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,259 | 73% | ← Abbey Hotel, Bath | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 109 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Abbey Hotel, Bath none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Abbey Hotel, Bath, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Masonic Hall Association Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Bath Bagel Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Bakervee Other catering premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bath Abbey Vaults Kitchen Other catering premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Anabelle's Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about Abbey Hotel, Bath
What is Abbey Hotel, Bath's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Hotel, Bath has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Abbey Hotel, Bath safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbey Hotel, Bath last inspected?
Abbey Hotel, Bath was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abbey Hotel, Bath?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbey Hotel, Bath compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,732 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Abbey Hotel, Bath is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Abbey Hotel, Bath and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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