Spa Road Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Spa Road Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 30 March 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: Spa Road Service Station Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7NY
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Spa Road Service Station sits behind roughly 2,382 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 11% | ← Spa Road Service Station | |
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,265 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 Spa Road Service Station 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 Spa Road Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumpers Nursery at Canberra Caring Premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Young Melksham Youth Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Kings Gourmet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| West End Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2023 |
| Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 January 2025 |
| The Refa Tandoori House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Market Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Spa Road Service Station
What is Spa Road Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Spa Road Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 30 March 2023.
Is Spa Road Service Station 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spa Road Service Station last inspected?
Spa Road Service Station was last inspected on 30 March 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 Spa Road Service Station?
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 Spa Road Service Station compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,944 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Spa Road Service Station holds a 4. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Spa Road Service Station 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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