Bath Food Society food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bath and North East Somerset
Bath Food Society holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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 Scala, Shaftesbury Road, Oldfield Park, BA2 3LH
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Bath Food Society 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% | ← Bath Food Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bath Food Society 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 Bath Food Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Field Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ St John's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Bath TCG Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Booker Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Brac Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Brooks Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Bar + Block Steakhouse At Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Bath Food Society
What is Bath Food Society's food hygiene rating?
Bath Food Society has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Bath Food Society 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bath Food Society last inspected?
Bath Food Society was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Bath Food Society?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bath Food Society 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 Bath Food Society is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Bath Food Society 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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