The Italian@Pensford food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bath and North East Somerset
The Italian@Pensford holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 9 April 2026, 3 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: George & Dragon, High Street, Pensford, BS39 4BH
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Italian@Pensford 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% | ← The Italian@Pensford | |
| 3 out of 5 | 163 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 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 The Italian@Pensford 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 Italian@Pensford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Pensford Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Breakfast Club At Pensford Primary School School/college/university | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Pensford Primary School School/college/university | 412 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about The Italian@Pensford
What is The Italian@Pensford's food hygiene rating?
The Italian@Pensford has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 9 April 2026.
Is The Italian@Pensford 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Italian@Pensford last inspected?
The Italian@Pensford was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 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 Italian@Pensford?
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 The Italian@Pensford compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,731 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Italian@Pensford holds a 4. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Italian@Pensford 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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