Wheatsheaf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Wheatsheaf 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 14 December 2022, more than 3 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 Wheatsheaf King Street, Wilton, SP2 0AX
How this rating has changed
Wheatsheaf was re-inspected on 14 December 2022 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 December 2022 | 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 Wheatsheaf 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% | ← Wheatsheaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wheatsheaf 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 Wheatsheaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normas Pantry Other catering premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2022 |
| Golden Acorns nursery Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Cafe Blend Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Reeve The Baker Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2022 |
| Cuckoo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| OneschoolGlobal Salisbury Campus @ School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
Questions about Wheatsheaf
What is Wheatsheaf's food hygiene rating?
Wheatsheaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 14 December 2022.
Is Wheatsheaf 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 Wheatsheaf last inspected?
Wheatsheaf was last inspected on 14 December 2022, more than 3 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 Wheatsheaf?
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 Wheatsheaf compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Wheatsheaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Wheatsheaf 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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Wheatsheaf is one of 29 rated food businesses in Wilton. See every hygiene rating in Wilton →
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