Black Dog Coffee Co food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wiltshire
Black Dog Coffee Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: 3 High Street, Malmesbury, SN16 9AA
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Black Dog Coffee Co 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% | ← Black Dog Coffee Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Black Dog Coffee Co 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 Black Dog Coffee Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lally's Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Birdcage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2026 |
| Co-Op Welcome Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 34 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2024 |
| Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| The Whole Hog Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| Roost Restaurant Malmesbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 February 2026 |
| Coffee 1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2025 |
| Skippers Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2023 |
Questions about Black Dog Coffee Co
What is Black Dog Coffee Co's food hygiene rating?
Black Dog Coffee Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Black Dog Coffee Co 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Dog Coffee Co last inspected?
Black Dog Coffee Co was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Black Dog Coffee Co?
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 Black Dog Coffee Co compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Black Dog Coffee Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Black Dog Coffee Co 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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