Kings Gourmet food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wiltshire
Kings Gourmet holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 20 March 2026, 3 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: 7 King Street, Melksham, SN12 6HB
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Kings Gourmet 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% | ← Kings Gourmet | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kings Gourmet 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 Kings Gourmet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 January 2025 |
| The Refa Tandoori House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Market Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Kings Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| FW Catering Ltd - Melksham House School School/college/university | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Melksham Pizza Ltdt/a Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| I D Newman & Son Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Acropolis Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
Questions about Kings Gourmet
What is Kings Gourmet's food hygiene rating?
Kings Gourmet has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Kings Gourmet 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Gourmet last inspected?
Kings Gourmet was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 Kings Gourmet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Gourmet compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Kings Gourmet holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Kings Gourmet 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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