The Bishops Mill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Bishops Mill 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 11 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bishops Mill 7 the Maltings, Salisbury, SP1 1BD
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Bishops Mill 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 Bishops Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bishops Mill 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 Bishops Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Jenny's Bistro Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Kings Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Cupp Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Bishops Mill
What is The Bishops Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Bishops Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 11 March 2024.
Is The Bishops Mill 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 Bishops Mill last inspected?
The Bishops Mill was last inspected on 11 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bishops Mill?
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 The Bishops Mill compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bishops Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Bishops Mill 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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