The Three Magpies food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Three Magpies holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 17 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: The Three Magpies Sells Green, Seend, SN12 6RN
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Three Magpies sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← The Three Magpies | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Three Magpies 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 Three Magpies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padfield Meats Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Katsu Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Raven Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Silverwood School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| The Cross Keys Premier Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Melksham RFC Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 June 2025 |
| FW Catering Ltd - Melksham Town FC Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Planks Dairy Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
Questions about The Three Magpies
What is The Three Magpies's food hygiene rating?
The Three Magpies has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 15 January 2025.
Is The Three Magpies safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Three Magpies last inspected?
The Three Magpies was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 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 Three Magpies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Three Magpies compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Three Magpies holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Three Magpies 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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