The Hatchet Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Hatchet Inn 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
The rating dates from 8 July 2025, 12 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 Hatchet Inn, Lower Chute, SP11 9DX
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Hatchet Inn 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 Hatchet Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Hatchet Inn 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 Hatchet Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chute Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 326 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Travelling Thai Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| North Brothers Ltd Donut Van Mobile caterer | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Appleshaw St Peter's Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Paddock Service Station Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Little Fingers Pre School Caring Premises | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
| The Old Bell And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about The Hatchet Inn
What is The Hatchet Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Hatchet Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 8 July 2025.
Is The Hatchet Inn 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 Hatchet Inn last inspected?
The Hatchet Inn was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 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 The Hatchet Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Hatchet Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Hatchet Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Hatchet Inn 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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