The Southgate Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Southgate 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 27 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Southgate Inn Potterne Road, Devizes, SN10 5BY
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Southgate Inn 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% | ← The Southgate Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Southgate 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 Southgate Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes & District Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| The Happy Cake Fairy Other catering premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Heathcote House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Caterlink at Southbroom Infants School/college/university | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| The Lamb Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 June 2023 |
| Faye's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 January 2026 |
| Chapter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Southgate Inn
What is The Southgate Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Southgate Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 27 April 2023.
Is The Southgate 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 The Southgate Inn last inspected?
The Southgate Inn was last inspected on 27 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Southgate Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Southgate Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Southgate Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Southgate 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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