Chai Wallah food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bath and North East Somerset
Chai Wallah holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 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: 42 Monmouth Street, City Centre, Bath, BA1 2AN
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Chai Wallah sits behind roughly 1,259 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,259 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ← Chai Wallah | |
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 109 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chai Wallah 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 Chai Wallah, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Apex City Of Bath Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Blended Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Bath Gin Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bath Brew House Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bar + Block Steakhouse At Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Amorino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about Chai Wallah
What is Chai Wallah's food hygiene rating?
Chai Wallah has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Chai Wallah safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chai Wallah last inspected?
Chai Wallah was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 Chai Wallah?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Chai Wallah compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,732 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Chai Wallah holds a 4. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Chai Wallah 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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