Phoenix Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Phoenix Bar 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 7 January 2026, 8 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.
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: 3-4 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7BS
How this rating has changed
Phoenix Bar was re-inspected on 7 January 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 January 2026 | 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 Phoenix Bar 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% | ← Phoenix Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Phoenix Bar 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 Phoenix Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| SN4 Venue Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 April 2026 |
| Cobbstar Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Bassett Fancy Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Ace Out of School Club Ltd. Caring Premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Impact Food Group at Royal Wootton Bassett Primary School School/college/university | 132 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| New Bassett Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Happy Cook Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| Church Croft Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Phoenix Bar
What is Phoenix Bar's food hygiene rating?
Phoenix Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Phoenix Bar 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 Phoenix Bar last inspected?
Phoenix Bar was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 8 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 Phoenix Bar?
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 Phoenix Bar compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Phoenix Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Phoenix Bar 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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Phoenix Bar is one of 88 rated food businesses in Royal Wootton Bassett. See every hygiene rating in Royal Wootton Bassett →
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