Mood Foods food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Mood Foods 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 24 January 2024, more than 2 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: The Lamb, 1 Christchurch Street East, Frome, BA11 1QA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Mood Foods 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% | ← Mood Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Mood Foods 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 Mood Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rook Lane House Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2018 |
| Rook Lane Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Castello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Dragon Pearl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Palmer Street Bottle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2017 |
| Dominos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| High Pavement Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Somethings Cooking Caring Premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about Mood Foods
What is Mood Foods's food hygiene rating?
Mood Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 24 January 2024.
Is Mood Foods 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 Mood Foods last inspected?
Mood Foods was last inspected on 24 January 2024, more than 2 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 Mood Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mood Foods compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Mood Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Mood Foods 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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