Cousin Norman's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
Cousin Norman's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 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: 7 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Cousin Norman's sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← Cousin Norman's | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cousin Norman's 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 Cousin Norman's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Santorini food Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| New Road Nursery Caring Premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| The ArDe Tree Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Cousin Norman's
What is Cousin Norman's's food hygiene rating?
Cousin Norman's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 19 May 2023.
Is Cousin Norman's 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cousin Norman's last inspected?
Cousin Norman's 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 Cousin Norman's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cousin Norman's compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Cousin Norman's holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Cousin Norman's 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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