Gail's Marlborough food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
Gail's Marlborough 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 20 February 2026, 4 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: 125 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1LU
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Gail's Marlborough 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% | ← Gail's Marlborough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gail's Marlborough 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 Gail's Marlborough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Sushi Daily (within Waitrose) Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Seasalt Ltd Retailers - other | 100 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Polly Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2025 |
| Feather & Spice Retailers - other | 111 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cook Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
Questions about Gail's Marlborough
What is Gail's Marlborough's food hygiene rating?
Gail's Marlborough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Gail's Marlborough 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 Gail's Marlborough last inspected?
Gail's Marlborough was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 Gail's Marlborough?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gail's Marlborough compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gail's Marlborough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Gail's Marlborough 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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