The Mallard food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Mallard 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 29 April 2021, more than 5 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Wiltshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wiltshire ratings →
Address: The Mallard Calne Road, Lyneham, SN15 4PL
How this rating has changed
The Mallard was re-inspected on 29 April 2021 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 April 2021 | Exempt 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Mallard among the 2,425 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 | 2,425 | 81% | ← The Mallard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 1,272 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 Mallard 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 Mallard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Farm Shop Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 July 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Zeera (Lyneham) Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Kai-Tak Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Lyneham Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Spice of Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Oasis Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| Lyneham Pizza & Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about The Mallard
What is The Mallard's food hygiene rating?
The Mallard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 29 April 2021.
Is The Mallard 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 Mallard last inspected?
The Mallard was last inspected on 29 April 2021, more than 5 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 The Mallard?
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 Mallard compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Mallard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Mallard 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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The Mallard is one of 18 rated food businesses in Lyneham. See every hygiene rating in Lyneham →
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