Parish Lantern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Parish Lantern holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 25 March 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Parish Lantern Romsey Road, Whiteparish, SP5 2SA
How it compares in Wiltshire
A 1 is rare: only 30 of 2,943 rated places in Wiltshire score this low, about one in 98. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ← Parish Lantern | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Parish Lantern the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Parish Lantern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
| St Edward's School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| West Dean Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Pots Of Sweets Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Landford Poacher Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Royal Jaipur Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| The Cuckoo Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| In Excess @ Landford Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
Questions about Parish Lantern
What is Parish Lantern's food hygiene rating?
Parish Lantern has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wiltshire Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Parish Lantern safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Parish Lantern last inspected?
Parish Lantern was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Parish Lantern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Parish Lantern compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Parish Lantern holds a 1. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Parish Lantern 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wiltshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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