The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bath and North East Somerset
The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2025, 14 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 Orchard, Rock Hall Lane, Combe Down, BA2 5JF
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme among the 1,260 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 | 1,260 | 73% | ← The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme 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 Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe@The Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| 3 Cafe And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Beechen Cliff School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Bath City Foundation (Holiday Club) School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Bowling Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Bath Botanics Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Bear Flat Community Market Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Beechen Cliff Methodist Church Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
Questions about The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme
What is The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme's food hygiene rating?
The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 23 April 2025.
Is The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme last inspected?
The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 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 Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme 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 Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme 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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