Chester House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Chester 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 16 May 2012, more than 14 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: 16 Christchurch Street West, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1EQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Chester House 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% | ← Chester House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chester 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 Chester House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUNK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| J Cayford Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bistro Lotte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Bar Lotte Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Kingfisher Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Parsons Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Fresh Ground Other catering premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
Questions about Chester House
What is Chester House's food hygiene rating?
Chester House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 16 May 2012.
Is Chester 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 Chester House last inspected?
Chester House was last inspected on 16 May 2012, more than 14 years 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 Chester House?
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 Chester House compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Chester House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Chester 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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Understanding this rating
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