The Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
The Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy 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 15 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Arc Westmead Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3HZ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy 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 Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 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 1,265 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 The Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy 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 Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Coq Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Buckles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Smok Vape City Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| COOK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Sarah Jaynes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| New World Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Coffee Gems Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
Questions about The Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy
What is The Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 15 September 2025.
Is The Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy 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 Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy last inspected?
The Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 10 months 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 Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy?
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 The Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,944 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy 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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