The Canal Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Canal Tavern 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 25 March 2025, 15 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 Canal Tavern Frome Road, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1LE
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Canal Tavern among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← The Canal Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 Canal Tavern 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 Canal Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharaja Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Aspens-Services Ltd @Fitzmaurice School/college/university | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Canal Trust Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Abbeyfield Bradford Society Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Harlees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Parsons Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Beijing Paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Coop Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2023 |
Questions about The Canal Tavern
What is The Canal Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Canal Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 25 March 2025.
Is The Canal Tavern 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 Canal Tavern last inspected?
The Canal Tavern was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Canal Tavern?
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 Canal Tavern compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Canal Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Canal Tavern 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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