The Ale House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
The Ale House 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 29 October 2025, 8 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: Ale House, 1 York Street, City Centre, BA1 1NG
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Ale House 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 Ale House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ale House 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 Ale House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Abbey Vaults Kitchen Other catering premises | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Bath Bagel Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bakervee Other catering premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Abbey Hotel, Bath Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bath Masonic Hall Association Other catering premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about The Ale House
What is The Ale House's food hygiene rating?
The Ale House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 29 October 2025.
Is The Ale House 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 Ale House last inspected?
The Ale House was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 Ale House?
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 Ale House 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 Ale House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Ale House 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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