Downton Grill & Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wiltshire
Downton Grill & Kebab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 December 2023, more than 2 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: Unit 4 53 the Borough, Downton, SP5 3LX
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Downton Grill & Kebab among the 2,380 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Downton Grill & Kebab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Downton Grill & Kebab 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 Downton Grill & Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Goat at Downton Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Wiltshire Country Markets Retailers - other | 156 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Bull Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Downton Road Convenience store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Downton Brewery Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Ghostpit Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Downton Grill & Kebab
What is Downton Grill & Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Downton Grill & Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 7 December 2023.
Is Downton Grill & Kebab 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Downton Grill & Kebab last inspected?
Downton Grill & Kebab was last inspected on 7 December 2023, more than 2 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 Downton Grill & Kebab?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Downton Grill & Kebab compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Downton Grill & Kebab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Downton Grill & Kebab 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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