Louisebees food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Louisebees holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 December 2020, more than 5 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: Unit D4, Southgate, Frome, BA11 2RY
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Louisebees sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Louisebees | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Louisebees 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 Louisebees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamina Bakery Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Little Origins Manufacturers/packers | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Loud Mouth Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Milk Street Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Codswallop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Hayesdown First School ( Breakfast and After School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Berkley School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
| Frome College School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Louisebees
What is Louisebees's food hygiene rating?
Louisebees has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 3 December 2020.
Is Louisebees safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Louisebees last inspected?
Louisebees was last inspected on 3 December 2020, more than 5 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 Louisebees?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Louisebees compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Louisebees holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Louisebees 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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Understanding this rating
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