The Cavalier Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Cavalier Pub 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 31 August 2023, 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: The Cavalier Eastleigh Road, Devizes, SN10 3EG
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Cavalier Pub 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 Cavalier Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cavalier Pub 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 Cavalier Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2025 |
| Beijing Paradise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| Eastleigh Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Bradbury Manor Caring Premises | 403 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2024 |
| Devizes Town Football & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Moonrakers Bar Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| Lataca at Nursteed Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| The Wyvern Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2019 |
Questions about The Cavalier Pub
What is The Cavalier Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Cavalier Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 31 August 2023.
Is The Cavalier Pub 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 Cavalier Pub last inspected?
The Cavalier Pub was last inspected on 31 August 2023, 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 Cavalier Pub?
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 The Cavalier Pub compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cavalier Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Cavalier Pub 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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