The Bustard Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
The Bustard Tea Rooms 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
The rating dates from 18 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bustard Inn, Shrewton, SP3 4DU
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Bustard Tea Rooms among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← The Bustard Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The Bustard Tea Rooms 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 The Bustard Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plume Of Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Till Valley Day Centre Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Southern Co-Operative Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| The Pack Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Jubilee Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2022 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| KIS Afro Caribbean Grocery Store Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2023 |
| Larkhill Fish & Chips Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2023 |
Questions about The Bustard Tea Rooms
What is The Bustard Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Bustard Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 18 August 2023.
Is The Bustard Tea Rooms 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 The Bustard Tea Rooms last inspected?
The Bustard Tea Rooms was last inspected on 18 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bustard Tea Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Bustard Tea Rooms compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bustard Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Bustard Tea Rooms 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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