The Old Bear Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Old Bear Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 September 2022, more than 3 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: Old Bear High Street, Cricklade, SN6 6AA
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Bear Inn sits behind roughly 2,382 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ← The Old Bear Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 173 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,266 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Old Bear 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 Old Bear Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Hart & Son Ltd Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Cricklade Store Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2022 |
| Cricklade Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2022 |
| White Hart Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| The Cricklade Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Harbour Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 March 2025 |
| C & R Grocers Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about The Old Bear Inn
What is The Old Bear Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bear Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 21 September 2022.
Is The Old Bear Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Bear Inn last inspected?
The Old Bear Inn was last inspected on 21 September 2022, 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 Old Bear Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Old Bear Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Bear Inn holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Old Bear 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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