Malet Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Malet Arms 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 14 January 2026, 6 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: Malet Arms, Newton Tony, SP4 0HF
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Malet Arms sits behind roughly 2,382 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ← Malet Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,266 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Malet Arms 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 Malet Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Tony Primary School School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Ewe Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| The Earl of Normanton Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Cholderton Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Compass Group - MOD Boscome Down Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| RAFAKidz Boscombe Down Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Gray Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Malet Arms
What is Malet Arms's food hygiene rating?
Malet Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Malet Arms 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 Malet Arms last inspected?
Malet Arms was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 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 Malet Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Malet Arms compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Malet Arms holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Malet Arms 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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