Huntsman Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Huntsman Tavern 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 17 February 2025, 16 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 Huntsman Tavern Gigant Street, Salisbury, SP1 2BQ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Huntsman Tavern 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% | ← Huntsman Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Huntsman Tavern 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 Huntsman Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabare Drop in Service Other catering premises | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| Mani's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Dominic Pizza Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Allwyn's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Holmwood Residential Home Caring Premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Kimberly West Caring Premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Cakes by Victoria Marie Manufacturers/packers | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Huntsman Tavern
What is Huntsman Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Huntsman Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 17 February 2025.
Is Huntsman Tavern 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 Huntsman Tavern last inspected?
Huntsman Tavern was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 16 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 Huntsman Tavern?
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 Huntsman Tavern compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Huntsman Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Huntsman Tavern 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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