The Tabletop Tavern food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
The Tabletop Tavern 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 30 October 2025, 8 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: Barchester House 45-49 Catherine Street, Salisbury, SP1 2DH
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Tabletop Tavern 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 Tabletop Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tabletop Tavern 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 Tabletop Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mani's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Lakeland Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Huntsman Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Dominic Pizza Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bishop Wordsworths School School/college/university | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Tabletop Tavern
What is The Tabletop Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Tabletop Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 30 October 2025.
Is The Tabletop Tavern 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 Tabletop Tavern last inspected?
The Tabletop Tavern was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 Tabletop Tavern?
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 Tabletop Tavern compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,944 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Tabletop Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Tabletop Tavern 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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