The Waverley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Waverley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 62-63 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HG
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Waverley 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% | ← The Waverley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Waverley 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 Waverley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smok Vape City Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Boston Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Bargammon's Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Sarah Jaynes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| New World Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| Coffee Gems Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Buckles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about The Waverley
What is The Waverley's food hygiene rating?
The Waverley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 27 November 2024.
Is The Waverley 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Waverley last inspected?
The Waverley was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 Waverley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Waverley compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Waverley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Waverley 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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The Waverley is one of 215 rated food businesses in Chippenham. See every hygiene rating in Chippenham →
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