Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill 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
This is a fresh result: Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill was inspected on 24 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: 40 St Johns Street, Devizes
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How this rating has changed
Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill was re-inspected on 24 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 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 Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill 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% | ← Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill 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 Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Sandwiches Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Little Bakehouse Ltd Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2022 |
| Brittox News Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 February 2025 |
| Jack Spratt Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
| The Healthy Life Company Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Biddles Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| At table 31 Other catering premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill
What is Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill's food hygiene rating?
Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 24 July 2026.
Is Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill 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 Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill last inspected?
Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill was last inspected on 24 July 2026, a month 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 Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill 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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