The Woodford food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bath and North East Somerset
The Woodford 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: Woodford Lodge, Stoke Hill, Chew Stoke, BS40 8XH
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Woodford 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 Woodford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Woodford 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 Woodford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antoniasdeli Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Chew Stoke Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Chew Stoke Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Chew Valley Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
| Stoke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Chewstoke Grocertree Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Chew Stoke Church School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about The Woodford
What is The Woodford's food hygiene rating?
The Woodford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 19 March 2026.
Is The Woodford 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 Woodford last inspected?
The Woodford was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Woodford?
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 Woodford 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 Woodford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Woodford 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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