The Architect food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
The Architect holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 October 2025, 9 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: Orange Grove, City Centre, Bath, BA1 1LP
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Architect 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% | ← The Architect | |
| 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 Architect, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bath Bagel Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Bath Abbey Vaults Kitchen Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Abbey Hotel, Bath Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bakervee Other catering premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bath Masonic Hall Association Other catering premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about The Architect
What is The Architect's food hygiene rating?
The Architect has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 2 October 2025.
Is The Architect 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Architect last inspected?
The Architect was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Architect 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 The Architect holds a 4. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Architect 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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