Apple Tree Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
Apple Tree Inn 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 28 August 2025, 10 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 Apple Tree Inn, Rag Hill, Shoscombe, BA2 8LS
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Apple Tree Inn 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% | ← Apple Tree Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Apple Tree Inn 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 Apple Tree Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulis Hospital Bath Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Pong Cheese Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Shoscombe Church School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| High Street Food In A Truck Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 October 2025 |
| Somer Valley Foodbank (Peasedown St John) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 March 2026 |
| The Meeting Place Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Apple Tree Inn
What is Apple Tree Inn's food hygiene rating?
Apple Tree Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Apple Tree Inn 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 Apple Tree Inn last inspected?
Apple Tree Inn was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Apple Tree Inn?
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 Apple Tree Inn 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 Apple Tree Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Apple Tree Inn 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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