The Stores in Frome food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
The Stores in Frome holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 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: 5 Stony Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Stores in Frome 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% | ← The Stores in Frome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Stores in Frome 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 The Stores in Frome, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Jude's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Just Ales Part 2 Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Little Walcot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| SEED Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Palmer Street Bottle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2017 |
| High Pavement Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Castello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about The Stores in Frome
What is The Stores in Frome's food hygiene rating?
The Stores in Frome has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 January 2024.
Is The Stores in Frome 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Stores in Frome last inspected?
The Stores in Frome was last inspected on 9 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 The Stores in Frome?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Stores in Frome compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Stores in Frome is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Stores in Frome 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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