The Hiding Place food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Hiding Place 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
This is a fresh result: The Hiding Place was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 15 High Street, Melksham, SN12 6JY
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Hiding Place 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% | ← The Hiding Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hiding Place 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 The Hiding Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| TapaDeli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| I D Newman & Son Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| W J Beaven Family Butchers Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 March 2025 |
| Melksham Pizza Ltdt/a Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Parsons Nose Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about The Hiding Place
What is The Hiding Place's food hygiene rating?
The Hiding Place has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Hiding Place 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 The Hiding Place last inspected?
The Hiding Place was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Hiding Place?
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 The Hiding Place compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Hiding Place is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Hiding Place 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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