The Three Swans food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Three Swans 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 15 July 2016, more than 10 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: 16-17 King Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Three Swans 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% | ← The Three Swans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Three Swans 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 Three Swans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made at Nest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| Frome Pizza Kebab Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Choc Et Al chocolate shop and kitchen Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Leat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Frome Wholefoods Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2018 |
| Frama Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Denude Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Neighbour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
Questions about The Three Swans
What is The Three Swans's food hygiene rating?
The Three Swans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 July 2016.
Is The Three Swans 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 The Three Swans last inspected?
The Three Swans was last inspected on 15 July 2016, more than 10 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 The Three Swans?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Three Swans compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Three Swans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Three Swans 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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