The Salutation Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Salutation Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 April 2025, 14 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: The Salutation Inn the Gibb, Castle Combe, SN14 7LH
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Salutation Inn sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← The Salutation Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Salutation Inn 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 Salutation Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Old Rectory Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Burton Farm Shop Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Old House at Home Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 July 2025 |
| The Neeld Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| The Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Stores Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
Questions about The Salutation Inn
What is The Salutation Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Salutation Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 23 April 2025.
Is The Salutation Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Salutation Inn last inspected?
The Salutation Inn was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 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 The Salutation Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Salutation Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Salutation Inn holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Salutation Inn 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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