The New Calley Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swindon
The New Calley Arms 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 March 2025, 15 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: 2 Ham Road, Wanborough, Swindon, SN4 0DF
How it compares in Swindon
That puts The New Calley Arms among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← The New Calley Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 The New Calley Arms 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 New Calley Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| The Brewers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| The Harrow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Moorleaze Bakehouse Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| The Barn At Great Moorleaze Farm Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about The New Calley Arms
What is The New Calley Arms's food hygiene rating?
The New Calley Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 27 March 2025.
Is The New Calley Arms 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 New Calley Arms last inspected?
The New Calley Arms was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Calley Arms?
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 The New Calley Arms compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and The New Calley Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The New Calley Arms 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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