Whittard Of Chelsea food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bath and North East Somerset
Whittard Of Chelsea 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 1 October 2025, 9 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: Whittards Of Chelsea, 10 Stall Street, City Centre, BA1 1QE
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Whittard Of Chelsea sits behind roughly 1,260 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,260 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 15% | ← Whittard Of Chelsea | |
| 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 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 Whittard Of Chelsea 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 Whittard Of Chelsea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakervee Other catering premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Bath Abbey Vaults Kitchen Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Bath Masonic Hall Association Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Bath Bagel Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Abbey Hotel, Bath Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Whittard Of Chelsea
What is Whittard Of Chelsea's food hygiene rating?
Whittard Of Chelsea has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Whittard Of Chelsea 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 Whittard Of Chelsea last inspected?
Whittard Of Chelsea was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 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 Whittard Of Chelsea?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whittard Of Chelsea 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 Whittard Of Chelsea holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Whittard Of Chelsea 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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