Sprout and Flower food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Sprout and Flower holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 17 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: St Kilva the Square, Mere, BA12 6DJ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Sprout and Flower 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% | ← Sprout and Flower | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Sprout and Flower 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 Sprout and Flower, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Waltons of Mere Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2026 |
| Angel Corner Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| Mere Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Mere Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Ericourt Inns Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
Questions about Sprout and Flower
What is Sprout and Flower's food hygiene rating?
Sprout and Flower has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Sprout and Flower 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sprout and Flower last inspected?
Sprout and Flower was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 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 Sprout and Flower?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sprout and Flower compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sprout and Flower is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Sprout and Flower 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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