The Pump Shed food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bath and North East Somerset
The Pump Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2014, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Pump Shed Lock 11, Tow Path Kennett And Avon Canal, Bathwick, BA2 4JF
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Pump Shed 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 Pump Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 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 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 Pump Shed 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 Pump Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Tree Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2021 |
| Brindleys Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bath Cricket Club Other catering premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bath Spa Florist Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Bath Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bath Botanics Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Bikano's Indian Cuisine Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Anabelle's Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
Questions about The Pump Shed
What is The Pump Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Pump Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 8 July 2014.
Is The Pump Shed 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pump Shed last inspected?
The Pump Shed was last inspected on 8 July 2014, more than 12 years 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 Pump Shed?
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 Pump Shed 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, and The Pump Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Pump Shed 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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