S. D. Withers & Son Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
S. D. Withers & Son Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: S. D. Withers & Son Cafe was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Little Lype Farm Moor Lane, Charlton, SN16 9DR
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts S. D. Withers & Son Cafe 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% | ← S. D. Withers & Son Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 173 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 S. D. Withers & Son Cafe 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 S. D. Withers & Son Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lataca @ Lea & Garsdon School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Lea Pre School Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Wiltshire Fresh Lamb Boxes Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2022 |
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 August 2025 |
| Texaco Malmesbury Service Station - Nisa Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 June 2025 |
| Filands Farm House Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| The Somerford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 August 2025 |
| Brinkworth Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about S. D. Withers & Son Cafe
What is S. D. Withers & Son Cafe's food hygiene rating?
S. D. Withers & Son Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 26 June 2026.
Is S. D. Withers & Son Cafe 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 S. D. Withers & Son Cafe last inspected?
S. D. Withers & Son Cafe was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at S. D. Withers & Son Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 S. D. Withers & Son Cafe compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and S. D. Withers & Son Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects S. D. Withers & Son Cafe 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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