The Courthouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Courthouse 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
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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 Courthouse Castle Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8AN
How it compares in Wiltshire
A 2 is rare: only 25 of 2,950 rated places in Wiltshire score this low, about one in 118. 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ← The Courthouse | |
| 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 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 Courthouse 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 Courthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Amore Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Ltd Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Namaste - Trowbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| OneBeyond Trowbridge Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bula Bula Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| JC's Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Castle Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
Questions about The Courthouse
What is The Courthouse's food hygiene rating?
The Courthouse has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wiltshire Council on 23 September 2025.
Is The Courthouse 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 Courthouse last inspected?
The Courthouse was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Courthouse?
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 Courthouse compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Courthouse holds a 2. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Courthouse 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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