The Richmond Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
The Richmond Arms 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 25 June 2025, 12 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: 7 Richmond Place, Beacon Hill, Bath, BA1 5PZ
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Richmond Arms 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 Richmond Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Richmond Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billies Other catering premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Atelier Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Avellinos Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bridge Care Limited Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bath Academy (Oxford House Hostel) Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Beckford Bottle Shop Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cafe Lucca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Beckford Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Richmond Arms
What is The Richmond Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Richmond Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 25 June 2025.
Is The Richmond Arms 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 Richmond Arms last inspected?
The Richmond Arms was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 Richmond Arms 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 Richmond Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Richmond Arms 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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