Horse & Groom food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Horse & Groom holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 October 2025, 8 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 Horse and Groom Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7ES
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Horse & Groom sits behind roughly 2,713 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ← Horse & Groom | |
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,265 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Horse & Groom 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 Horse & Groom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Way Hospital Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Fountain Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Hoi Fan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Charlies Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| GAP Catering Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| HC3S at Sarum St Pauls Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Everest Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Horse & Groom
What is Horse & Groom's food hygiene rating?
Horse & Groom has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wiltshire Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Horse & Groom safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Horse & Groom last inspected?
Horse & Groom was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 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 Horse & Groom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horse & Groom compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,944 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Horse & Groom holds a 3. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Horse & Groom 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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