The Pelican food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
The Pelican 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: The Pelican Inn, 10 South Parade, Chew Magna, BS40 8SL
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Pelican 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% | ← The Pelican | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pelican 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 Pelican, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear & Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| JAR's Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Lazy Lobster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Moondance Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Wine Rooms Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Chew Valley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 288 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 308 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Queens Pub/bar/nightclub | 367 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about The Pelican
What is The Pelican's food hygiene rating?
The Pelican has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 8 May 2025.
Is The Pelican 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 Pelican last inspected?
The Pelican was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Pelican?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Pelican 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 The Pelican is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Pelican 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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The Pelican is one of 21 rated food businesses in Chew Magna. See every hygiene rating in Chew Magna →
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