The Herd Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bath and North East Somerset
The Herd Restaurant 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 10 June 2025, 13 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 Herd, 12 Argyle Street, Bathwick, BA2 4BQ
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Herd Restaurant 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% | ← The Herd Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Herd Restaurant 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 Herd Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boater Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Antica Pulteney Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bathzaar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bath Bagel Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Amathus Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bens Cookies Manufacturers/packers | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about The Herd Restaurant
What is The Herd Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Herd Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 10 June 2025.
Is The Herd Restaurant 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 The Herd Restaurant last inspected?
The Herd Restaurant was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 Herd Restaurant?
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 The Herd Restaurant 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 Herd Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Herd Restaurant 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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