Slow Boats food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bath and North East Somerset
Slow Boats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Slow Boats was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Slow Boats, 77 Queens Road, Keynsham, BS31 2NW
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Slow Boats 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% | ← Slow Boats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 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 Slow Boats 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 Slow Boats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Primary School School/college/university | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Broadlands Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bath Opportunity Preschool School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Blend Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Drink Different Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Bonzo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Deli@Keynsham Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about Slow Boats
What is Slow Boats's food hygiene rating?
Slow Boats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Slow Boats 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Slow Boats last inspected?
Slow Boats was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Slow Boats?
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 Slow Boats 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 Slow Boats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Slow Boats 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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