Franklyns Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
Franklyns Bistro 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 19 July 2024, 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Wiltshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wiltshire ratings →
Address: 46 Kingsbury Street, Marlborough, SN8 1JE
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How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Franklyns Bistro among the 2,425 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 | 2,425 | 81% | ← Franklyns Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 1,272 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Franklyns Bistro 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 Franklyns Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 December 2024 |
| Pino's Ristorante Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Andrews Quality Meats Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Bear Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| New Road Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 October 2024 |
| Amavi Mediterranean Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Lamb Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 July 2026 |
Questions about Franklyns Bistro
What is Franklyns Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Franklyns Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 19 July 2024.
Is Franklyns Bistro 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 Franklyns Bistro last inspected?
Franklyns Bistro was last inspected on 19 July 2024, 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 Franklyns Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Franklyns Bistro compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Franklyns Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Franklyns Bistro 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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