The Old Ale and Coffee House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Old Ale and Coffee House 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
This is a fresh result: The Old Ale and Coffee House was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Old Ale House Crane Street, Salisbury, SP1 2QD
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Old Ale and Coffee House among the 2,380 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← The Old Ale and Coffee House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 The Old Ale and Coffee 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 The Old Ale and Coffee House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fig & Fox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Aroma Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Cafe Diwali Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Cosy Club Salisbury Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Babylon Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Kings Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about The Old Ale and Coffee House
What is The Old Ale and Coffee House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Ale and Coffee House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Old Ale and Coffee 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Ale and Coffee House last inspected?
The Old Ale and Coffee House was last inspected on 11 June 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 The Old Ale and Coffee 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 The Old Ale and Coffee House compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Ale and Coffee House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Old Ale and Coffee 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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