Paulton Memorial Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bath and North East Somerset
Paulton Memorial Hospital holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 28 August 2025, 10 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: Salisbury Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7SB
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Paulton Memorial Hospital 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% | ← Paulton Memorial Hospital | |
| 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 Very 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 Paulton Memorial Hospital 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 Paulton Memorial Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Care Centre Caring Premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Little Star Nursery Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Paulton Rovers Social Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Paulton Junior School (Edwards And Ward) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| D & M Catering Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Paulton Village Larder Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Curo Pantry Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Books And Cooks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Paulton Memorial Hospital
What is Paulton Memorial Hospital's food hygiene rating?
Paulton Memorial Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Paulton Memorial Hospital 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paulton Memorial Hospital last inspected?
Paulton Memorial Hospital was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Paulton Memorial Hospital?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Paulton Memorial Hospital 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 Paulton Memorial Hospital holds a 4. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Paulton Memorial Hospital 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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