Charlie's Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Charlie's Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 August 2022, 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: 18 Catherine Street, Salisbury, SP1 2DA
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Charlie's Store sits behind roughly 2,382 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ← Charlie's Store | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Charlie's Store 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 Charlie's Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Mani's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Lakeland Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Gails Salisbury Other catering premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Allwyn's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Charlie's Store
What is Charlie's Store's food hygiene rating?
Charlie's Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 9 August 2022.
Is Charlie's Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charlie's Store last inspected?
Charlie's Store was last inspected on 9 August 2022, 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 Charlie's Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charlie's Store compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Charlie's Store holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Charlie's Store 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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