Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wiltshire
Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA) 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 14 January 2026, 5 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 Fairways Retirement Village Malmesbury Road, Chippenham
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA) among the 2,382 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 | 2,382 | 81% | ← Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 173 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,266 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 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 Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA) 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 Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Franco's Deli & Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Lodge Farm Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Co-operative Stop & Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Aria Care - Ferfoot Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Chippenham Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Pilgrims Friend Society Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| LIDL Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2022 |
Questions about Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA)
What is Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA)'s food hygiene rating?
Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA) 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 Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA) last inspected?
Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA) was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA) compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Methodist Home for the Aged (MHA) 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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