WatchHouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bath and North East Somerset
WatchHouse 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 3 September 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: Watchhouse, 8 - 10 Old Bond Street, City Centre, BA1 1BW
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts WatchHouse 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% | ← WatchHouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 WatchHouse 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 WatchHouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird And Blend Tea Co Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Bath Gin Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| 18 Green Street Wine Co. Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Amorino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Amathus Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bathzaar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Bens Cookies Manufacturers/packers | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Brickells Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about WatchHouse
What is WatchHouse's food hygiene rating?
WatchHouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 3 September 2025.
Is WatchHouse 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 WatchHouse last inspected?
WatchHouse was last inspected on 3 September 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 WatchHouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does WatchHouse 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 WatchHouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects WatchHouse 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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