Pauls Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Pauls Plaice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: Unit 1b, Nunney Road, Frome, BA11 4LA
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Pauls Plaice 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% | ← Pauls Plaice | |
| 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 Pauls Plaice 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 Pauls Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Kingfisher Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Bar Lotte Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Bistro Lotte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| J Cayford Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Fresh Ground Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| DUNK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about Pauls Plaice
What is Pauls Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Pauls Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Pauls Plaice 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pauls Plaice last inspected?
Pauls Plaice was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Pauls Plaice?
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 Pauls Plaice compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Pauls Plaice holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Pauls Plaice 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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