Athelstan House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wiltshire
Athelstan House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 July 2026, 2 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.
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: Athelstan House Priory Way, Malmesbury, SN16 0FB
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Athelstan House has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 7 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2026 | 4 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 Athelstan House 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% | ← Athelstan House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Athelstan House 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 Athelstan House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2026 |
| YMCA Kings Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| The Malmesbury Wine Company Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Rendezvous Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Aroma Italian Restaurant, Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Kings Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| The Wild Food Company Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| The Old Bakehouse Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Athelstan House
What is Athelstan House's food hygiene rating?
Athelstan House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 7 July 2026.
Is Athelstan House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Athelstan House last inspected?
Athelstan House was last inspected on 7 July 2026, 2 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 Athelstan House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Athelstan House compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Athelstan House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Athelstan House 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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