Dans at The Crown food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
Dans at The Crown holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Dans at The Crown was inspected on 30 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: The Crown Inn the Parade, Marlborough, SN8 1NE
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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
Dans at The Crown was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 4 4 | 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
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Dans at The Crown sits behind roughly 2,425 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,425 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ← Dans at The Crown | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dans at The Crown 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 Dans at The Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 July 2026 |
| Lotus House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Amavi Mediterranean Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Yeung's House Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| The Marlborough Playhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| New Road Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 October 2024 |
| Pino's Ristorante Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse Retailers - other | 70 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Dans at The Crown
What is Dans at The Crown's food hygiene rating?
Dans at The Crown has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Dans at The Crown safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dans at The Crown last inspected?
Dans at The Crown was last inspected on 30 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 Dans at The Crown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dans at The Crown compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Dans at The Crown holds a 4. 341 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Dans at The Crown 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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