The Riders Rest Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bath and North East Somerset
The Riders Rest Cafe 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: Wellow Trekking Centre, Little Horse Croft Farm, Ford Road, BA2 8QF
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Riders Rest Cafe 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 Riders Rest Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 The Riders Rest Cafe 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 The Riders Rest Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Julian's Primary School School/college/university | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| The Fox & Badger Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 November 2024 |
| Magic Box Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| The Parlour Shop/Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
Questions about The Riders Rest Cafe
What is The Riders Rest Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Riders Rest Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Riders Rest Cafe 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 Riders Rest Cafe last inspected?
The Riders Rest Cafe was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 The Riders Rest Cafe?
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 The Riders Rest Cafe 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 Riders Rest Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Riders Rest Cafe 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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