Blue Boar Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Blue Boar 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 11 March 2026, 4 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: Blue Boar Inn the Green, Aldbourne, SN8 2EN
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Blue Boar 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% | ← Blue Boar 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 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 Blue Boar 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 Blue Boar Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Paddocks B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Time at the Forge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Co-Op Welcome Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Aldbourne Nursing Home Caring Premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Imperial Aldbourne Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 February 2025 |
| Aldbourne Cafe & Deli Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Greenhills Food Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Blue Boar Inn
What is Blue Boar Inn's food hygiene rating?
Blue Boar Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Blue Boar 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 Blue Boar Inn last inspected?
Blue Boar Inn was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 Blue Boar Inn?
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 Blue Boar Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Boar Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Blue Boar 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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