Ivy Bank House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bath and North East Somerset
Ivy Bank House 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 23 September 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: Ivybank House, Ivy Bank Park, Lyncombe, BA2 5NF
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Ivy Bank House 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% | ← Ivy Bank House | |
| 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 Ivy Bank House 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 Ivy Bank House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe@The Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Beechen Cliff School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| 3 Cafe And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bear Flat Community Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Beechen Cliff Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Bath City Foundation (Holiday Club) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Ivy Bank House
What is Ivy Bank House's food hygiene rating?
Ivy Bank House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Ivy Bank House 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 Ivy Bank House last inspected?
Ivy Bank House was last inspected on 23 September 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.
What did the inspector find at Ivy Bank House?
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 Ivy Bank House 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 Ivy Bank House holds a 4. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Ivy Bank House 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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