Riverside Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bath and North East Somerset
Riverside Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Riverside Inn was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
89% of rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bath and North East Somerset ratings →
Address: Riverside Restaurant, The Shallows, Saltford, BS31 3EZ
How this rating has changed
Riverside Inn was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Riverside Inn among the 1,261 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 | 1,261 | 73% | ← Riverside Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 161 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 108 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 Riverside Inn 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 Riverside Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Golden Moments@507 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Keynsham Foodbank - Saltford Distribution Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Happy Days Saltford, Pre-School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Corston Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Riverside Inn
What is Riverside Inn's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Riverside Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riverside Inn last inspected?
Riverside Inn was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month 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 Riverside Inn?
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 Riverside Inn compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,739 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Riverside Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Riverside Inn 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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Understanding this rating
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Riverside Inn is one of 18 rated food businesses in Saltford. See every hygiene rating in Saltford →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/environment/food-safety
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