The Sun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Sun Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Sun Inn was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 6 Catherine Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DA
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sun Inn sits behind roughly 5,366 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ← The Sun Inn | |
| 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 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 Sun 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 Sun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester House Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2012 |
| DUNK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| J Cayford Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bistro Lotte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Bar Lotte Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Rye Bakery Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Kingfisher Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Parsons Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
Questions about The Sun Inn
What is The Sun Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Somerset Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The Sun Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Sun Inn last inspected?
The Sun Inn was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Sun Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sun 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 Sun Inn holds a 3. 92 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Sun 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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