The Roebuck Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Roebuck Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 April 2025, 15 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: The Roebuck Inn London Road, Marlborough, SN8 2AJ
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Roebuck Inn sits behind roughly 2,712 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ← The Roebuck Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Roebuck 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 The Roebuck Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Herbies Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 March 2025 |
| MFG Londis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Sumbler Bros Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Zaika Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Budgens of Marlborough Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about The Roebuck Inn
What is The Roebuck Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Roebuck Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wiltshire Council on 10 April 2025.
Is The Roebuck Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Roebuck Inn last inspected?
The Roebuck Inn was last inspected on 10 April 2025, 15 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 The Roebuck Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Roebuck Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Roebuck Inn holds a 3. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Roebuck 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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