The Charlton Cat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Charlton Cat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Charlton Cat was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Charlton Cat, Charlton, SN9 6EZ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Charlton Cat 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% | ← The Charlton Cat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Charlton Cat 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 Charlton Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire Liqueurs Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Antelope Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Upavon Corner Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Woodborough Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The Charlton Cat
What is The Charlton Cat's food hygiene rating?
The Charlton Cat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The Charlton Cat 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Charlton Cat last inspected?
The Charlton Cat was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 Charlton Cat?
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 Charlton Cat compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Charlton Cat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Charlton Cat 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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