Sam Widges food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Sam Widges holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sam Widges was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Wiltshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wiltshire ratings →
Address: 8 High Street, Calne, SN11 0BS
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Sam Widges was re-inspected on 17 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Sam Widges among the 2,425 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 | 2,425 | 81% | ← Sam Widges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 1,272 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 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 Sam Widges 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 Sam Widges, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antica Roma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Lansdowne Strand Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Calne Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Fins Sweet Success Mobile caterer | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2026 |
| New Beginnings Retailers - other | 78 yards away | Exempt | |
| Marden Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 November 2025 |
| Cafe Damascus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| The Farmhouse Cafe Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Sam Widges
What is Sam Widges's food hygiene rating?
Sam Widges has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 17 July 2026.
Is Sam Widges 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sam Widges last inspected?
Sam Widges was last inspected on 17 July 2026, a month 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 Sam Widges?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sam Widges compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sam Widges is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Sam Widges 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Sam Widges is one of 85 rated food businesses in Calne. See every hygiene rating in Calne →
Wiltshire inspects and rates 4,262 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wiltshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk
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