Wheatsheaf Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Wheatsheaf Inn 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
The rating dates from 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Wheatsheaf, Lower Woodford, SP4 6NQ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Wheatsheaf Inn 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% | ← Wheatsheaf Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wheatsheaf Inn 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 Wheatsheaf Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 January 2025 |
| Mandarin House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Latestop SW Ltd t/a Spar Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Hs Ices Swets & Treats Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Central Fruits Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Elmfield Care, Old Sarum Manor Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Edwards & Ward Ltd. @ St Peters C of E Academy School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Wheatsheaf Inn
What is Wheatsheaf Inn's food hygiene rating?
Wheatsheaf Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Wheatsheaf Inn 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 Wheatsheaf Inn last inspected?
Wheatsheaf Inn was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 Wheatsheaf Inn?
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 Wheatsheaf Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Wheatsheaf Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Wheatsheaf Inn 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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