What is the average food hygiene rating in Wiltshire?

The average food hygiene rating in Wiltshire is 4.7 out of 5, across 2,939 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Wiltshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

81.2% of rated premises in Wiltshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Wiltshire 164 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Wiltshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

2,385 food businesses in Wiltshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.2% of the 2,939 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Wiltshire have a low hygiene rating?

62 food businesses in Wiltshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Wiltshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Wiltshire (4,171 establishments on record, 2,939 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Wiltshire

In Wiltshire, 81.2% of 2,939 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.7/5. These figures cover 4,171 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Wiltshire has 2,385 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,939 rated premises (81.2%). 62 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 81.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +1.5 pp
National rank: 164 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Wiltshire

5★ Very Good

2,385 (81.2%)

4★ Good

321 (10.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

171 (5.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

26 (0.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

35 (1.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0%)

Plus 304 awaiting inspection and 928 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 304 awaiting inspection and 928 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Wiltshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Wiltshire?: The average food hygiene rating in Wiltshire is 4.7 out of 5, across 2,939 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Wiltshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 81.2% of rated premises in Wiltshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Wiltshire 164 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Wiltshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 2,385 food businesses in Wiltshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.2% of the 2,939 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Wiltshire have a low hygiene rating?: 62 food businesses in Wiltshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Wiltshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Wiltshire (4,171 establishments on record, 2,939 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Wiltshire

Aspens at Winsley Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · WINSLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL TYNING ROAD, WINSLEY · BA15 2JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Lyneham Pizza & KebabsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 41A CALNE ROAD, LYNEHAM · SN15 4PR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Taste DeliRetailers - other · 24 HIGH STREET, WARMINSTER · BA12 9AF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
We meat againMobile caterer · SN15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Everest BrasserieRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 155 FISHERTON STREET, SALISBURY · SP2 7RP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Lataca @ Lea & Garsdon SchoolSchool/college/university · LEA AND GARSDON PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL LANE, LEA · SN16 9NQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Wessex Lodge SchoolSchool/college/university · NEWMEAD FARM KINGSTON LANE, MAIDEN BRADLEY · BA12 7HJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Green GingerRetailers - other · 34 HIGH STREET, CORSHAM · SN13 0HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Codford Tea RoomsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · THE GEORGE HOTEL HIGH STREET, CODFORD · BA12 0NG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Stonehenge Visitor CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · STONEHENGE VISITORS CENTRE, WINTERBOURNE STOKE · SP4 7DE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Crown and AnchorPub/bar/nightclub · CROWN AND ANCHOR, HAM · SN8 3RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
OneBeyond TrowbridgeRetailers - other · NOS 23 24 AND 25 UNIT 6 TO 8 THE SHIRES, TROWBRIDGE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Wiltshire

Eastern ParadiseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 35 WARMINSTER ROAD, WESTBURY · BA13 3PD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 April 2026
Royal British Legion Club and Poppies CafePub/bar/nightclub · 35 HIGH STREET, RAMSBURY · SN8 2QN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2025
Tasty BiteTakeaway/sandwich shop · 62 PINEWOOD WAY, BEMERTON HEATH, SALISBURY · SP2 9HU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 July 2025
The Antelope CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 37 CATHERINE STREET, SALISBURY · SP1 2DH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
Maya Indian CuisineTakeaway/sandwich shop · 32 GEORGE STREET, WARMINSTER · BA12 8QB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 June 2025
Malmesbury Victoria Football ClubPub/bar/nightclub · MALMESBURY VICTORIA FOOTBALL CLUB THE FLYING MONK GROUND GLOUCESTER ROAD, MALMESBURY · SN16 9JS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2023
Parish LanternPub/bar/nightclub · PARISH LANTERN ROMSEY ROAD, WHITEPARISH · SP5 2SA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
Star Market FoodsRetailers - other · 5 CATHERINE STREET, SALISBURY · SP1 2DF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 June 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 4,171 real Food Standards Agency records for Wiltshire, of which 2,939 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.