Buckles food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wiltshire
Buckles holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 11 Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Buckles 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% | ← Buckles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Buckles 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 Buckles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coq Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Smok Vape City Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| New World Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Sarah Jaynes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Boston Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Bargammon's Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Coffee Gems Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Flowers Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Buckles
What is Buckles's food hygiene rating?
Buckles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Buckles 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buckles last inspected?
Buckles was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 Buckles?
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 Buckles compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Buckles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Buckles 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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