Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS 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 11 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: Cafe Chicklade Service Station, Chicklade, SP3 5ST
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS among the 2,382 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 | 2,382 | 81% | ← Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 173 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 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 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 Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS 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 Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindon Village Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| The Grosvenor Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2025 |
| Indulge Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Riverbarn Fonthill Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| The Fox and Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wren's Shop Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS
What is Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS's food hygiene rating?
Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 11 August 2023.
Is Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS 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 Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS last inspected?
Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS was last inspected on 11 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 Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS?
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 Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Sol Bakery & Cafe @ Chicklade SS 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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