The Abbey Deli food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bath and North East Somerset
The Abbey Deli 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
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 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: Elton House, 2 Abbey Street, City Centre, BA1 1NN
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Abbey Deli 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% | ← The Abbey Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Abbey Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakervee Other catering premises | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Bath Abbey Vaults Kitchen Other catering premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Bath Bagel Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Bath Masonic Hall Association Other catering premises | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Abbey Hotel, Bath Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about The Abbey Deli
What is The Abbey Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Abbey Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 18 November 2025.
Is The Abbey Deli 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 The Abbey Deli last inspected?
The Abbey Deli was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
How does The Abbey Deli 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 The Abbey Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Abbey Deli 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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