Food Hygiene Ratings in Wiltshire

4,213 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 81.2% rated "very good".

4,213
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
30
Rated 0 or 1
81.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good81.2%2,417
Good11.1%331
Satisfactory5.8%173
Improvement Needed0.8%25
Major Improvement0.9%27
Urgent Improvement0.1%3

Business types

Retailers - other66815.9%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen66315.7%
Other catering premises52512.5%
Pub/bar/nightclub52312.4%
Caring Premises3538.4%
Manufacturers/packers3157.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop3007.1%
School/college/university2786.6%

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. 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.

The source snapshot contains 4,213 registered food businesses for Wiltshire. Of these, 2,976 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 81.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 30 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 snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Antrobus Arms HotelSP4 7EU0May 28, 2026
Eastern ParadiseBA13 3PD0Apr 21, 2026
Midway StoresSN8 2PG0Jun 08, 2026
Agra RestaurantBA12 9BN1Apr 29, 2026
Al Arafah GroceriesSN15 1EL1Apr 01, 2026
Anokaa RestaurantSP2 7RB1Nov 25, 2025
Beamerton Heath Store LtdSP2 9DJ1Nov 10, 2025
Central ConvenienceBA14 7PR1Jan 20, 2025
Dolphin Fish BarSN11 0HA1Jun 22, 2026
Eli?s KebabsSP9 7SU1Oct 16, 2025
Hangar 3 CafeSP4 6DZ1Mar 18, 2026
Imperial GardenSN13 0ES1Oct 29, 2025
Ludgershall Local (Spar)SP11 9LU1Apr 08, 2026
M & A Stores LtdSP2 7AA1Jul 18, 2023
Malmesbury Victoria Football ClubSN16 9JS1Nov 13, 2023

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Wiltshire have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 2,417 food businesses in Wiltshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 81.2% 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