The Golden Fleece food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
The Golden Fleece 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 10 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Golden Fleece Avon Buildings, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, BA2 1ES
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Golden Fleece 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 Golden Fleece | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Golden Fleece 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 Golden Fleece, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archway Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Action Pantry Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Basil's Bakehouse Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Booker Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Blended Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Achieve Together - Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Avondown House Extra Care Housing Scheme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about The Golden Fleece
What is The Golden Fleece's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Fleece has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 10 November 2023.
Is The Golden Fleece 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 Golden Fleece last inspected?
The Golden Fleece was last inspected on 10 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Golden Fleece?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Golden Fleece 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 Golden Fleece is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Golden Fleece 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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