The Vine Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Vine Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 September 2024, 21 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: 35 Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Vine Tree 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 Vine Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Vine Tree 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 Vine Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2012 |
| Frome Community Hospital Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2021 |
| North Hill House school. Aspris Children's Services School/college/university | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Bath Road Children's Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Fromefield Manor School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Loop De Loop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Projects Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Alex Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
Questions about The Vine Tree
What is The Vine Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Vine Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 September 2024.
Is The Vine Tree 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vine Tree last inspected?
The Vine Tree was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 The Vine Tree?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Vine Tree compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Vine Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Vine Tree 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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Understanding this rating
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