The Marlborough Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
The Marlborough Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Marlborough Tavern, 35 Marlborough Buildings, City Centre, BA1 2LY
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Marlborough Tavern among the 1,260 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 | 1,260 | 73% | ← The Marlborough Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 15% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Marlborough Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Brac Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Beckford Bottle Shop Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bath Academy (Oxford House Hostel) Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Cafe Lucca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Cafe Sion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Beckford Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Adventure Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about The Marlborough Tavern
What is The Marlborough Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Marlborough Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 4 November 2024.
Is The Marlborough Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Marlborough Tavern last inspected?
The Marlborough Tavern was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 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 Marlborough Tavern 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, and The Marlborough Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Marlborough Tavern 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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