Fay's Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
Fay's Bistro 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 6 May 2025, 14 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: Unit 3 Beach Terrace Church Street, Calne, SN11 0RD
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Fay's Bistro 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% | ← Fay's Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fay's Bistro 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 Fay's Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locket's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lansdowne Strand Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Antica Roma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Vanessa's Treasure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| Sam Widges Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Wongs House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Calne Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
Questions about Fay's Bistro
What is Fay's Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Fay's Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Fay's Bistro 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 Fay's Bistro last inspected?
Fay's Bistro was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Fay's Bistro?
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 Fay's Bistro compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fay's Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Fay's Bistro 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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