The Westgate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
The Westgate 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 22 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: The West Gate, 38 Westgate Street, City Centre, BA1 1EL
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Westgate 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% | ← The Westgate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Westgate 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 Westgate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Amorino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Bens Cookies Manufacturers/packers | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Bathzaar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bird And Blend Tea Co Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Bath Gin Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about The Westgate
What is The Westgate's food hygiene rating?
The Westgate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Westgate 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 The Westgate last inspected?
The Westgate was last inspected on 22 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 The Westgate?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Westgate 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 The Westgate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Westgate 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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