Parsons Nose food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Parsons Nose holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 September 2025, 10 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 Parsons Nose High Street, Melksham, SN12 6LA
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Parsons Nose among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Parsons Nose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Parsons Nose 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 Parsons Nose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 March 2025 |
| Rajpoot Indian Ltd Cinnamon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Savers Health and Beauty Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| W J Beaven Family Butchers Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Melksham Card & News Centre Ltd Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| The Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about Parsons Nose
What is Parsons Nose's food hygiene rating?
Parsons Nose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Parsons Nose safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Parsons Nose last inspected?
Parsons Nose was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 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 Parsons Nose?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Parsons Nose compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Parsons Nose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Parsons Nose 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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