Frome Wholefoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Frome Wholefoods 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
The rating dates from 8 February 2018, more than 8 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: 8 Cheap Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Frome Wholefoods 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% | ← Frome Wholefoods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Frome Wholefoods 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 Frome Wholefoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frama Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Choc Et Al chocolate shop and kitchen Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Leat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Neighbour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Frome Pizza Kebab Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Made at Nest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| Denude Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2012 |
Questions about Frome Wholefoods
What is Frome Wholefoods's food hygiene rating?
Frome Wholefoods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 8 February 2018.
Is Frome Wholefoods 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 Frome Wholefoods last inspected?
Frome Wholefoods was last inspected on 8 February 2018, more than 8 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 Frome Wholefoods?
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 Frome Wholefoods compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Frome Wholefoods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Frome Wholefoods 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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