Food Hygiene Ratings in Wiltshire

4,136 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 80.5% rated "very good".

4,136
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
36
Rated 0 or 1
80.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good80.5%2,317
Good11.2%323
Satisfactory6.1%177
Improvement Needed0.9%27
Major Improvement1.2%36
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen65315.8%
Retailers - other65115.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub52212.6%
Other catering premises50712.3%
Caring Premises3538.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop3067.4%
Manufacturers/packers2897.0%
School/college/university2776.7%

Food hygiene ratings in Wiltshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Wiltshire currently has 4,136 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,880 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 80.5% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 36 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Abbey NewsSN16 9AS1Mar 19, 2024
AJ`s Kebab VanSN14 6GU1Mar 03, 2025
Anokaa RestaurantSP2 7RB1Nov 25, 2025
BalkanSP1 2AQ1Apr 29, 2025
Beamerton Heath Store LtdSP2 9DJ1Nov 10, 2025
Central ConvenienceBA14 7PR1Jan 20, 2025
Dauntsey Farm ShopSN15 4JH1Jan 23, 2024
Eli?s KebabsSP9 7SU1Oct 16, 2025
Great Wall Chinese RestaurantBA12 9BW1Feb 19, 2025
Hare And Hounds & Tasty TrioSN13 0HY1Jan 10, 2025
Imperial GardenSN13 0ES1Oct 29, 2025
Jade HouseSN11 0HZ1Jan 28, 2026
Kirkuk Grill House LtdSN12 6JU1Feb 03, 2026
Ludgershall Local (Spar)SP11 9LU1Nov 11, 2022
M & A Stores LtdSP2 7AA1Jul 18, 2023

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Wiltshire have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 2,317 food businesses in Wiltshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 80.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Wiltshire?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Wiltshire?+

Inspection frequency in Wiltshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies