Melksham Liberal Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Melksham Liberal Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 January 2023, more than 3 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: Liberal Social Club Bank Street, Melksham, SN12 6LG
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Melksham Liberal Club sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← Melksham Liberal Club | |
| 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 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 Melksham Liberal Club 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 Melksham Liberal Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picnic Basket (Melksham) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Quenched Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| The Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Antico Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| NOOK Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Herbies Pizza Tasty Bun Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Papa Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 July 2023 |
| Casa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Melksham Liberal Club
What is Melksham Liberal Club's food hygiene rating?
Melksham Liberal Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 11 January 2023.
Is Melksham Liberal Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Melksham Liberal Club last inspected?
Melksham Liberal Club was last inspected on 11 January 2023, more than 3 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 Melksham Liberal Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Melksham Liberal Club compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Melksham Liberal Club holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Melksham Liberal 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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