JAR's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bath and North East Somerset
JAR's 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 29 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Jar's, 3 South Parade, Chew Magna, BS40 8SH
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts JAR's 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% | ← JAR's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 JAR's 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 JAR's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazy Lobster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Moondance Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Pelican Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| The Bear & Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| The Wine Rooms Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Chew Valley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 317 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Queens Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about JAR's
What is JAR's's food hygiene rating?
JAR's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 29 September 2023.
Is JAR's 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 JAR's last inspected?
JAR's was last inspected on 29 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 JAR's?
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 JAR's 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 JAR's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects JAR's 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
JAR's is one of 21 rated food businesses in Chew Magna. See every hygiene rating in Chew Magna →
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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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