The Charlton food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Bath and North East Somerset
The Charlton holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 4 June 2025, 13 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: Longmeadow Road, Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 2SD
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Charlton sits behind roughly 1,260 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,260 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 15% | ← The Charlton | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Charlton 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 Charlton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Castle Primary School School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Freeways Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Broadlands Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bath Opportunity Preschool School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Chewton House Farm Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Europa Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Blend Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about The Charlton
What is The Charlton's food hygiene rating?
The Charlton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 4 June 2025.
Is The Charlton 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Charlton last inspected?
The Charlton was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Charlton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Charlton 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 The Charlton holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Charlton 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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