Hop Pole food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
Hop Pole holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 September 2025, 9 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 Hop Pole Public House, 7 Albion Buildings, Upper Bristol Road, BA1 3AR
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Hop Pole sits behind roughly 1,259 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,259 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ← Hop Pole | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hop Pole 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 Hop Pole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brac Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Brooks Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 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 |
| Bath Brew House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bar + Block Steakhouse At Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Bath Food Society School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Blended Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Hop Pole
What is Hop Pole's food hygiene rating?
Hop Pole has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 20 September 2025.
Is Hop Pole safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hop Pole last inspected?
Hop Pole was last inspected on 20 September 2025, 9 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 Hop Pole?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hop Pole 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, while Hop Pole holds a 4. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Hop Pole 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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