The Slinky Fox food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Wiltshire
The Slinky Fox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 May 2023, more than 3 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: 26 High Post Business Park, High Post, SP4 6AT
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Slinky Fox among the 2,382 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 | 2,382 | 81% | ← The Slinky Fox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,266 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 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 Slinky Fox 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 Slinky Fox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Brewing Co Distributors/Transporters | at this address | Exempt | |
| Central Fruits Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Latestop SW Ltd t/a Spar Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Mandarin House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 January 2025 |
| Elmfield Care, Old Sarum Manor Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Salisbury FC Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
Questions about The Slinky Fox
What is The Slinky Fox's food hygiene rating?
The Slinky Fox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 19 May 2023.
Is The Slinky Fox 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Slinky Fox last inspected?
The Slinky Fox was last inspected on 19 May 2023, more than 3 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 Slinky Fox?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Slinky Fox compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Slinky Fox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Slinky Fox 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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