Food Hygiene Ratings in Wiltshire

4,277 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 81.8% rated "very good".

4,277
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
33
Rated 0 or 1
81.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good81.8%2,447
Good11.3%339
Satisfactory5.0%149
Improvement Needed0.8%23
Major Improvement1.0%29
Urgent Improvement0.1%4

Business types

Retailers - other68716.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen67315.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub52612.3%
Other catering premises51111.9%
Caring Premises3538.3%
Manufacturers/packers3337.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop2966.9%
Mobile caterer2826.6%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 4,277 registered food businesses for Wiltshire. Of these, 2,991 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 81.8% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 33 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Antrobus Palace LTDSP4 7EU0May 28, 2026
Henderson's Artisan Bakery & CafeSP1 1TH0Jul 07, 2026
Midway StoresSN8 2PG0Jun 08, 2026
Peking ChefSN12 6LE0Sep 15, 2026
Al Arafah GroceriesSN15 1EL1Apr 01, 2026
Anokaa RestaurantSP2 7RB1Nov 25, 2025
Beamerton Heath Store LtdSP2 9DJ1Nov 10, 2025
Brinkworth Golf ClubSN15 5DG1Aug 07, 2026
Culture CoffeeSP2 7SU1Aug 03, 2026
Eli?s KebabsSP9 7SU1Oct 16, 2025
EP ServicesBA131Jul 02, 2026
Golden DragonSP9 7ET1Aug 11, 2026
Golden Falls Chinese RestaurantSN12 6HB1Sep 02, 2026
Imperial GardenSN13 0ES1Oct 29, 2025
Ludgershall Local (Spar)SP11 9LU1Apr 08, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Wiltshire have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 2,447 food businesses in Wiltshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 81.8% 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