The Market Tavern food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
The Market Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2025, 14 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 Tavern 18 Market Place, Melksham, SN12 6EX
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Market Tavern 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 Market Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Market Tavern 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 Market Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 January 2025 |
| The Refa Tandoori House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Kings Gourmet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| I D Newman & Son Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| TapaDeli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| The Hiding Place Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Melksham Pizza Ltdt/a Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
Questions about The Market Tavern
What is The Market Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Market Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 14 April 2025.
Is The Market Tavern 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Market Tavern last inspected?
The Market Tavern was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 14 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 Market Tavern?
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 Market Tavern compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Market Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Market Tavern 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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