J Cayford food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
J Cayford holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: J Cayford was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 24 Catherine Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts J Cayford among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← J Cayford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 J Cayford 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 J Cayford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro Lotte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Bar Lotte Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Kingfisher Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| DUNK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Parsons Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Fresh Ground Other catering premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Chester House Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2012 |
Questions about J Cayford
What is J Cayford's food hygiene rating?
J Cayford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 11 June 2026.
Is J Cayford 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was J Cayford last inspected?
J Cayford was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J Cayford?
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 J Cayford compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and J Cayford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects J Cayford 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch J Cayford and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
J Cayford is one of 271 rated food businesses in Frome. See every hygiene rating in Frome →
Somerset inspects and rates 6,072 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Somerset →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →