St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bath and North East Somerset
St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence) was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St James's Store, 2A St James's Street, Lansdown, BA1 2TW
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence) sits behind roughly 1,259 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,259 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ← St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence) 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 St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckford Bottle Shop Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bath Academy (Oxford House Hostel) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Cafe Lucca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Brooks Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Beckford Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Adventure Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Beefy Boys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Banana Tree Bath / Mimi's / What's Your Katsu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence)
What is St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence)'s food hygiene rating?
St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 9 June 2026.
Is St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence) last inspected?
St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence) was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence) 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, while St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence) holds a 4. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence) 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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