The Grocery Basket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
The Grocery Basket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 1 September 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: 42-43 St Margarets Street, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DE
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Grocery Basket sits behind roughly 2,715 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ← The Grocery Basket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Grocery Basket 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 Grocery Basket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Harlees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Coop Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2023 |
| Amore Baba Ltd ta II Fiume Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Feast Brothers Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Pablo's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Arlo's by C.J Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Doghouse Design Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Grocery Basket
What is The Grocery Basket's food hygiene rating?
The Grocery Basket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wiltshire Council on 1 September 2023.
Is The Grocery Basket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Grocery Basket last inspected?
The Grocery Basket was last inspected on 1 September 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 The Grocery Basket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Grocery Basket compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Grocery Basket holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Grocery Basket 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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The Grocery Basket is one of 83 rated food businesses in Bradford on Avon. See every hygiene rating in Bradford on Avon →
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