Cafe Au Lait food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bath and North East Somerset
Cafe Au Lait holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: Café Au Lait, 12 Dorchester Street, Bath, BA1 1SS
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Cafe Au Lait 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% | ← Cafe Au Lait | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe Au Lait 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 Cafe Au Lait, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Anabelle's Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Bath Masonic Hall Association Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Bakervee Other catering premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Abbey Hotel, Bath Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bikano's Indian Cuisine Other catering premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Au Lait
What is Cafe Au Lait's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Au Lait has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Cafe Au Lait 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Au Lait last inspected?
Cafe Au Lait was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Cafe Au Lait?
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 Cafe Au Lait 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 Cafe Au Lait is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Cafe Au Lait 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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