The Griffin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Griffin holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Griffin Inn, 25 Milk Street, Frome, BA11 3DB
How it compares in Somerset
A 1 is rare: only 31 of 5,515 rated places in Somerset score this low, about one in 178. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ← The Griffin | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Griffin the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Griffin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC European food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Rye Bakery Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Catherine House Caring Premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| B?F at Baker Street Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2010 |
| Cordero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
| DUNK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about The Griffin
What is The Griffin's food hygiene rating?
The Griffin has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Somerset Council on 26 September 2025.
Is The Griffin safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Griffin last inspected?
The Griffin was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months 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 Griffin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Griffin compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Griffin holds a 1. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Griffin 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Somerset, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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