The Lamb and Fountain Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Lamb and Fountain Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 20 May 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: Lamb And Fountain Inn, 57 Castle Street, Frome, BA11 3BW
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lamb and Fountain Inn 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% | ← The Lamb and Fountain Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lamb and Fountain Inn 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 Lamb and Fountain Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Bakery Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| DUNK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| J Cayford Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bistro Lotte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| ABC European food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| B?F at Baker Street Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Chester House Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2012 |
| Moo and Two Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2016 |
Questions about The Lamb and Fountain Inn
What is The Lamb and Fountain Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Lamb and Fountain Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 20 May 2024.
Is The Lamb and Fountain Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lamb and Fountain Inn last inspected?
The Lamb and Fountain Inn was last inspected on 20 May 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 Lamb and Fountain Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lamb and Fountain Inn compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Lamb and Fountain Inn holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Lamb and Fountain Inn 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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