Bowdens Of Harptree food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bath and North East Somerset
Bowdens Of Harptree holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: Post Office Stores, The Street, West Harptree, BS40 6EA
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Bowdens Of Harptree 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% | ← Bowdens Of Harptree | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bowdens Of Harptree 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 Bowdens Of Harptree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| The Blue Bowl Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| East Harptree CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| PH Sports - East Harptree Primary (Breakfast/Aftersch Club) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| The Waldegrave Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| East Harptree Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| East Harptree Nursery Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Bowdens Of Harptree
What is Bowdens Of Harptree's food hygiene rating?
Bowdens Of Harptree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Bowdens Of Harptree 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bowdens Of Harptree last inspected?
Bowdens Of Harptree was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Bowdens Of Harptree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bowdens Of Harptree 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 Bowdens Of Harptree holds a 4. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Bowdens Of Harptree 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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