Fresh Ground food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Fresh Ground holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Retro Cafe, 46 Vallis Way, Frome, BA11 3BA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Fresh Ground 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% | ← Fresh Ground | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fresh Ground 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 Fresh Ground, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Parsons Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Mikes Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Kingfisher Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Bar Lotte Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| B?F at Baker Street Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Bistro Lotte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| J Cayford Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Fresh Ground
What is Fresh Ground's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Ground has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Fresh Ground 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fresh Ground last inspected?
Fresh Ground was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 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 Fresh Ground?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Fresh Ground compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Fresh Ground is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Fresh Ground 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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