Old Bath Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Old Bath Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 1 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 Olde Bath Arms, 1 Palmer Street, Frome, BA11 1DS
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Old Bath Arms sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Old Bath Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Old Bath Arms 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 Old Bath Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Dragon Pearl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Palmer Street Bottle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2017 |
| Denude Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Little Walcot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| High Pavement Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Batch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Jude's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Old Bath Arms
What is Old Bath Arms's food hygiene rating?
Old Bath Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 1 November 2023.
Is Old Bath Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Bath Arms last inspected?
Old Bath Arms was last inspected on 1 November 2023, more than 2 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 Old Bath Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Bath Arms compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Old Bath Arms holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Old Bath Arms 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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