Codswallop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Codswallop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 May 2025, 13 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: 2 Forest Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2TG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Codswallop among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Codswallop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 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 Codswallop 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 Codswallop, 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 | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Frome Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2012 |
| Frome Community Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2021 |
| Frome College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Little Discoveries ? Frome School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bath Road Children's Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Milk Street Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| North Hill House school. Aspris Children's Services School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
Questions about Codswallop
What is Codswallop's food hygiene rating?
Codswallop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Codswallop 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Codswallop last inspected?
Codswallop was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 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 Codswallop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Codswallop compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Codswallop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Codswallop 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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