West End Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
West End Inn 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 23 April 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: West End Inn Semington Road, Melksham, SN12 6DD
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts West End Inn 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% | ← West End Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 West End Inn 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 West End Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs @ Aloeric Primary School School/college/university | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Kings Gourmet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 332 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 January 2025 |
| The Refa Tandoori House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| FW Catering Ltd - Poolside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| FW Catering Ltd - Melksham House School School/college/university | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| The Market Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Kings Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
Questions about West End Inn
What is West End Inn's food hygiene rating?
West End Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 23 April 2023.
Is West End Inn 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 West End Inn last inspected?
West End Inn was last inspected on 23 April 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 West End Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West End Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and West End Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects West End Inn 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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