The House Of St John's food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
The House Of St John's 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
The rating dates from 6 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Queen Square, City Centre, Bath, BA1 2HA
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The House Of St John'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% | ← The House Of St John's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 House Of St John'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 The House Of St John's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Tree Bath / Mimi's / What's Your Katsu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Brickells Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bath Gin Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Beefy Boys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Bandook Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| 18 Green Street Wine Co. Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Amathus Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Best Of British Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about The House Of St John's
What is The House Of St John's's food hygiene rating?
The House Of St John's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 6 August 2024.
Is The House Of St John'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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The House Of St John's last inspected?
The House Of St John's was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 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 House Of St John'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 The House Of St John's 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 House Of St John's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The House Of St John'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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