Sarum College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wiltshire
Sarum College 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 16 May 2022, more than 4 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: 19A, The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EB
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Sarum College 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% | ← Sarum College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sarum College 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 Sarum College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wordsworths School School/college/university | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cosy Club Salisbury Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Lakeland Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Aroma Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Fig & Fox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about Sarum College
What is Sarum College's food hygiene rating?
Sarum College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 16 May 2022.
Is Sarum College 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 Sarum College last inspected?
Sarum College was last inspected on 16 May 2022, more than 4 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 Sarum College?
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 Sarum College compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sarum College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Sarum College 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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