Bam FM food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Bam FM holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 September 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: BAM FM at Shepton Mallet Infants Shepton Mallet, Waterloo Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5HE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Bam FM among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Bam FM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 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 Bam FM 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 Bam FM, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Somerset Preserving Company Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2013 |
| Aurora Kusina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2024 |
| Drovers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Pillars 501 Pub/bar/nightclub | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| The Movement Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Jagua Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Mira Mini Market Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Bam FM
What is Bam FM's food hygiene rating?
Bam FM has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 8 September 2023.
Is Bam FM 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bam FM last inspected?
Bam FM was last inspected on 8 September 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 Bam FM?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bam FM compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bam FM is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Bam FM 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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Bam FM is one of 146 rated food businesses in Shepton Mallet. See every hygiene rating in Shepton Mallet →
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