The Walnut Tree Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Walnut Tree 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 August 2025, 11 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: Walnut Tree Inn Shaftesbury Road, Mere, BA12 6BH
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Walnut Tree 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% | ← The Walnut Tree 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 The Walnut Tree 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 Walnut Tree Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mere and District Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Waltons of Mere Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2026 |
| Mere Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Sprout and Flower Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Angel Corner Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Mere Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about The Walnut Tree Inn
What is The Walnut Tree Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Walnut Tree Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 11 August 2025.
Is The Walnut Tree 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 Walnut Tree Inn last inspected?
The Walnut Tree Inn was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 11 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 Walnut Tree 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 The Walnut Tree Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Walnut Tree Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Walnut Tree 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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