Rode general stores and cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Rode general stores and cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Rode general stores and cafe was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 32A High Street, Rode, Frome, BA11 6PA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Rode general stores and cafe among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Rode general stores and cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 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 Rode general stores and cafe 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 Rode general stores and cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Village Baking Co Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 June 2024 |
| Fussels Fine Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2021 |
| Ping At Home Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Mill at Rode Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
| BP Beckington SF Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2018 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
Questions about Rode general stores and cafe
What is Rode general stores and cafe's food hygiene rating?
Rode general stores and cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Rode general stores and cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rode general stores and cafe last inspected?
Rode general stores and cafe was last inspected on 5 June 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 Rode general stores and cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rode general stores and cafe compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Rode general stores and cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Rode general stores and cafe 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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