The Riverside Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Wiltshire
The Riverside Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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 Riverside 70 Harnham Road, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8JN
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Riverside Hotel 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 Riverside Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Riverside Hotel 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 Riverside Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harnham Croft Caring Premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Harnham local Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Bishop Wordsworths School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Melrose Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Cosy Club Salisbury Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Cafe Diwali Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Aroma Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Fig & Fox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about The Riverside Hotel
What is The Riverside Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Riverside Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 27 November 2025.
Is The Riverside Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Riverside Hotel last inspected?
The Riverside Hotel was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Riverside Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Riverside Hotel compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Riverside Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Riverside Hotel 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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