B?F at Baker Street food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
B?F at Baker Street 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 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 8 Baker Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3BL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts B?F at Baker Street 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% | ← B?F at Baker Street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B?F at Baker Street 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 B?F at Baker Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Fresh Ground Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Parsons Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Kingfisher Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Bar Lotte Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Bistro Lotte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| J Cayford Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about B?F at Baker Street
What is B?F at Baker Street's food hygiene rating?
B?F at Baker Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 10 September 2025.
Is B?F at Baker Street 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 B?F at Baker Street last inspected?
B?F at Baker Street was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 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 B?F at Baker Street?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B?F at Baker Street compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and B?F at Baker Street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects B?F at Baker Street 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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