Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social 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 29 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: Ballards Ash Sports Ground Brinkworth Road, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 8DS
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social 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% | ← Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social 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 Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Wootton Bassett Sports Assn. Other catering premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2019 |
| Learning Curve Day Nursery Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Anchor Hanover Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Royal Wootton Bassett Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Dolce Ltd at Longleaze Pre-School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Miranda House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Best-one Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social
What is Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social's food hygiene rating?
Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social 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 Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social last inspected?
Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social was last inspected on 29 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 Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social?
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 Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby & Social 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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