Papawcha food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bath and North East Somerset
Papawcha holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 26 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 6 Cheap Street, City Centre, Bath, BA1 1NE
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Papawcha sits behind roughly 1,525 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,259 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 9% | ← Papawcha | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Papawcha 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 Papawcha, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bens Cookies Manufacturers/packers | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Bathzaar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Amorino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Bath Abbey Vaults Kitchen Other catering premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Bird And Blend Tea Co Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Papawcha
What is Papawcha's food hygiene rating?
Papawcha has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Papawcha safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Papawcha last inspected?
Papawcha was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Papawcha?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papawcha 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, while Papawcha holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Papawcha 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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