Appleyard Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bath and North East Somerset
Appleyard Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 March 2026, 3 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: Windsor House, High Street, High Littleton, BS39 6JD
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Appleyard Stores 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% | ← Appleyard Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 163 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 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 Appleyard Stores 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 Appleyard Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huggenkiss Bakery Farmers/growers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Bath Vension Co. Other catering premises | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Scout Community Coffee Morning Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2023 |
| High Littleton Recreation Club Other catering premises | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Nomads BBQ Prep Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Pitaria Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
Questions about Appleyard Stores
What is Appleyard Stores's food hygiene rating?
Appleyard Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Appleyard Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Appleyard Stores last inspected?
Appleyard Stores was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 Appleyard Stores?
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 Appleyard Stores compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,731 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Appleyard Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Appleyard Stores 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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