The Wheatsheaf Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Wheatsheaf 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 8 May 2026, 2 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: Wheatsheaf Inn Wheatsheaf Lane, Oaksey, SN16 9TB
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Wheatsheaf 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% | ← The Wheatsheaf 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 The Wheatsheaf 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 The Wheatsheaf Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaksey Park Golf and Leisure Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 May 2025 |
| Ballihoo Clubhouse & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Kemble Motorcycle club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Poppin Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Caterlink At Kemble Primary School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| The Potting Shed Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2026 |
| Tavern Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Kemble Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2021 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf Inn
What is The Wheatsheaf Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 8 May 2026.
Is The Wheatsheaf 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 The Wheatsheaf Inn last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf Inn was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 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 The Wheatsheaf 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 The Wheatsheaf Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Wheatsheaf Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Wheatsheaf 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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