West Wilts Conservative Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
West Wilts Conservative Club holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 August 2023, more than 2 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.
Address: Lovemead House 25 Roundstone Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8DG
How it compares in Wiltshire
A 1 is rare: only 32 of 2,950 rated places in Wiltshire score this low, about one in 92. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ← West Wilts Conservative Club | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 West Wilts Conservative Club the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to West Wilts Conservative Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan Master Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Fit House Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Little White Duck Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Nacho Cheese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Hidden Chef Deli & Events Kitchen Other catering premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Codfather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Leykers Coffee Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Antep Pide Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
Questions about West Wilts Conservative Club
What is West Wilts Conservative Club's food hygiene rating?
West Wilts Conservative Club has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wiltshire Council on 11 August 2023.
Is West Wilts Conservative Club safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was West Wilts Conservative Club last inspected?
West Wilts Conservative Club was last inspected on 11 August 2023, more than 2 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 West Wilts Conservative Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Wilts Conservative Club compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while West Wilts Conservative Club holds a 1. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects West Wilts Conservative Club 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wiltshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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