The Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Queens Head 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
This rating dates from 22 May 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
92% of rated food businesses in Wiltshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wiltshire ratings →
Address: The Queens Head High Street, Box, SN13 8NH
How this rating has changed
The Queens Head was re-inspected on 22 May 2023 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2023 | Exempt 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Queens Head among the 2,425 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 | 2,425 | 81% | ← The Queens Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 1,272 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 Queens Head 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 Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink@ Box C of E Primary School School/college/university | 150 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Box Kids After School & Holiday Club Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| Box Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | Exempt | |
| Toast Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| NBK Box Limited T/A Box Post Office Retailers - other | 298 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Northey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Bybrook House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about The Queens Head
What is The Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 22 May 2023.
Is The Queens Head 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 Queens Head last inspected?
The Queens Head was last inspected on 22 May 2023, more than 3 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 The Queens Head?
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 Queens Head compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Queens Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Queens Head 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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Understanding this rating
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