The Lamb Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Lamb Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Lamb Inn was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Wiltshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Wiltshire ratings →
Address: The Lamb Inn the Parade, Marlborough, SN8 1NE
How this rating has changed
The Lamb Inn was re-inspected on 10 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | 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
A 2 is rare: only 25 of 2,990 rated places in Wiltshire score this low, about one in 120. 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 | 2,425 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ← The Lamb Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lamb Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. 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 The Lamb Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amavi Mediterranean Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dans at The Crown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2026 |
| Pino's Ristorante Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| New Road Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 October 2024 |
| The Bear Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Lotus House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Yeung's House Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Andrews Quality Meats Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about The Lamb Inn
What is The Lamb Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Lamb Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wiltshire Council on 10 July 2026.
Is The Lamb Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 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 The Lamb Inn last inspected?
The Lamb Inn was last inspected on 10 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 The Lamb Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lamb Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Lamb Inn holds a 2. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Lamb 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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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