Bold and Brave food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Bold and Brave holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 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: 14 Riverside Place, St James Street, TA1 1JH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Bold and Brave among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Bold and Brave | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Very 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 Bold and Brave 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 Bold and Brave, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold & Brave - Young Somerset Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| 9|15 Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Fireaway Pizza (also t/a Southern Lovin’ Cooking & Wing Avenue ) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Coffee # 1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Brewhouse Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| County Classic Motor Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Bold and Brave
What is Bold and Brave's food hygiene rating?
Bold and Brave has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Bold and Brave 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bold and Brave last inspected?
Bold and Brave was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bold and Brave?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bold and Brave compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bold and Brave is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bold and Brave 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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