The Salamander food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
The Salamander 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 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Salamander, 3 John Street, City Centre, BA1 2JL
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Salamander 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 Salamander | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 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 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 Salamander 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 Salamander, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickells Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bath Gin Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Banana Tree Bath / Mimi's / What's Your Katsu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| 18 Green Street Wine Co. Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Amathus Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bandook Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Best Of British Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bird And Blend Tea Co Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about The Salamander
What is The Salamander's food hygiene rating?
The Salamander has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 7 August 2024.
Is The Salamander 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 Salamander last inspected?
The Salamander was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 Salamander?
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 Salamander 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, and The Salamander is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Salamander 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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