The New Inn & Old House Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The New Inn & Old House Restaurant 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
This is a fresh result: The New Inn & Old House Restaurant was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The New Inn New Street, Salisbury, SP1 2PH
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The New Inn & Old House Restaurant sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← The New Inn & Old House Restaurant | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The New Inn & Old House Restaurant 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 New Inn & Old House Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Club Salisbury Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Lakeland Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Aroma Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Fig & Fox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Babylon Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
Questions about The New Inn & Old House Restaurant
What is The New Inn & Old House Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The New Inn & Old House Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The New Inn & Old House Restaurant 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 The New Inn & Old House Restaurant last inspected?
The New Inn & Old House Restaurant was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 New Inn & Old House Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Inn & Old House Restaurant compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The New Inn & Old House Restaurant holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The New Inn & Old House Restaurant 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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