Bath Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Bath Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bath Arms was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: Bath Street, Cheddar, BS27 3AA
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Bath Arms has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 23 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 Somerset
That puts Bath Arms among the 4,819 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,819 | 88% | ← Bath Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 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 Bath Arms 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 Bath Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Jai Dee Asian Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Village Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| Clarke’s of Cheddar Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2016 |
| Coffee @ The Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 December 2025 |
| Sanctuary Housing Association Caring Premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Court House Retirement Home Caring Premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Bath Arms
What is Bath Arms's food hygiene rating?
Bath Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Bath Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bath Arms last inspected?
Bath Arms was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bath Arms?
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 Bath Arms compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bath Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bath Arms 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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Bath Arms is one of 95 rated food businesses in Cheddar. See every hygiene rating in Cheddar →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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