Townsend Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
Townsend Tea Rooms 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 16 December 2022, more than 3 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: Townsends Garden Centre 27 Bath Road, Devizes, SN10 2BB
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Townsend Tea Rooms 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% | ← Townsend Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Townsend Tea Rooms 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 Townsend Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2023 |
| Braeside Education Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Shop n Drive Rontec Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Cannon's House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2023 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2025 |
| The Market Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
Questions about Townsend Tea Rooms
What is Townsend Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Townsend Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 16 December 2022.
Is Townsend Tea Rooms 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 Townsend Tea Rooms last inspected?
Townsend Tea Rooms was last inspected on 16 December 2022, more than 3 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 Townsend Tea Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Townsend Tea Rooms compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Townsend Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Townsend Tea Rooms 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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