Frome College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Frome College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 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: Frome Community College, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Frome College among the 4,827 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,827 | 88% | ← Frome College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 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 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 Frome College 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 Frome College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Discoveries ? Frome School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bath Road Children's Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Frome Community Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2021 |
| Frome Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2012 |
| Codswallop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| North Hill House school. Aspris Children's Services School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Fromefield Manor School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Hayesdown First School ( Breakfast and After School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Frome College
What is Frome College's food hygiene rating?
Frome College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Frome College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Frome College last inspected?
Frome College was last inspected on 3 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 Frome College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Frome College compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Frome College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Frome College 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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