Athena food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
Athena 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 21 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: 66 New Road, Chippenham, SN15 1ES
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Athena 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% | ← Athena | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,265 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 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 Athena 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 Athena, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestrings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Chonette Chocolates Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Prezzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Rivo Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Reg's Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| PIzza Hut Delivery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Chippenham Rotary Company Limited Other catering premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
Questions about Athena
What is Athena's food hygiene rating?
Athena has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 21 March 2024.
Is Athena 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 Athena last inspected?
Athena was last inspected on 21 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 Athena?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Athena compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,944 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Athena is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Athena 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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