Downlands School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wiltshire
Downlands School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen 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: Woodside Downlands Road, Devizes, SN10 5EF
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Downlands School 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% | ← Downlands School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 173 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 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 Downlands School 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 Downlands School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes Town Football & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Green Lane Hospital - Hotel Services Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| The Southgate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Bradbury Manor Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2024 |
| Pizza Cabin Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Devizes & District Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| The Happy Cake Fairy Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 June 2023 |
Questions about Downlands School
What is Downlands School's food hygiene rating?
Downlands School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 27 April 2023.
Is Downlands School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Downlands School last inspected?
Downlands School 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 Downlands School?
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 Downlands School compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Downlands School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Downlands School 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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Downlands School is one of 136 rated food businesses in Devizes. See every hygiene rating in Devizes →
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