The Somerford Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Somerford Arms 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: The Somerford Arms was inspected on 19 August 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: The Somerford Arms the Hill, Little Somerford, SN15 5JP
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How this rating has changed
The Somerford Arms has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 19 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
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 Somerford Arms 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 Somerford Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Somerford Arms 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 Somerford Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo@Somerfords Walter Powell School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 August 2025 |
| Lataca @ Lea & Garsdon School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Lea Pre School Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Wiltshire Fresh Lamb Boxes Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2022 |
| Dodford Farm Daycare Nursery Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Brinkworth Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 August 2026 |
| Athelstan House Caring Premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about The Somerford Arms
What is The Somerford Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Somerford Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 19 August 2026.
Is The Somerford Arms 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 Somerford Arms last inspected?
The Somerford Arms was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Somerford Arms?
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 Somerford Arms compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Somerford Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Somerford Arms 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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