The Little Gem food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
The Little Gem 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 9 October 2025, 9 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.
Address: 127A High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AY
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Little Gem 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% | ← The Little Gem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 The Little Gem 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 Little Gem, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Bakery Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Royal Mini Market Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2024 |
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 July 2025 |
| Dandelion Gifts and Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 January 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| JGK Butchers & Delicatessen Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Butchers Mate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Oriental Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about The Little Gem
What is The Little Gem's food hygiene rating?
The Little Gem has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 9 October 2025.
Is The Little Gem 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 The Little Gem last inspected?
The Little Gem was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 The Little Gem?
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 The Little Gem compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Gem is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Little Gem 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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