Three Cups Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Three Cups Inn 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 25 March 2024, 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: Three Cups Inn the Triangle, Malmesbury, SN16 0AH
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Three Cups Inn 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% | ← Three Cups Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Three Cups Inn 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 Three Cups Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| G4S at Malmesbury School School/college/university | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Burnham Court Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Cosy Cone - Abygail's Artisan Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| Malmesbury Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| Michael's Bistro Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Golden Dish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| West Country Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Malmesbury Victoria Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 November 2023 |
Questions about Three Cups Inn
What is Three Cups Inn's food hygiene rating?
Three Cups Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 25 March 2024.
Is Three Cups Inn 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 Three Cups Inn last inspected?
Three Cups Inn was last inspected on 25 March 2024, 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 Three Cups Inn?
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 Three Cups Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Three Cups Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Three Cups Inn 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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