St Johns Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
St Johns Convenience Store 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 20 November 2019, more than 6 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: 1-3 St Johns Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2BA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts St Johns Convenience Store 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% | ← St Johns Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Johns Convenience Store 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 St Johns Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayesdown First School ( Breakfast and After School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Frome Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2012 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2017 |
| Frome Care Village Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| JJ's Trini Doubles Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2024 |
| Lungi Babas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Owen's Sausages and Hams Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Green & Grainy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
Questions about St Johns Convenience Store
What is St Johns Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
St Johns Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 November 2019.
Is St Johns Convenience Store 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 St Johns Convenience Store last inspected?
St Johns Convenience Store was last inspected on 20 November 2019, more than 6 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 St Johns Convenience Store?
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 St Johns Convenience Store compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and St Johns Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects St Johns Convenience Store 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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