Coxhead's Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Coxhead's Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 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: Coxhead Stores 127 High Street, Littleton Panell, SN10 4EU
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Coxhead's Stores sits behind roughly 2,715 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ← Coxhead's Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Coxhead's Stores 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 Coxhead's Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lavington Stores Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
| West Lavington Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 289 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2026 |
| Dauntseys School (And Manor) School/college/university | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| R Douse & Son Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Churchill Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Lataca at Dauntsey Academy School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Lavington Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Impact Food Group @ Lavington School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Coxhead's Stores
What is Coxhead's Stores's food hygiene rating?
Coxhead's Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wiltshire Council on 9 March 2023.
Is Coxhead's Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Coxhead's Stores last inspected?
Coxhead's Stores was last inspected on 9 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 Coxhead's Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Coxhead's Stores compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Coxhead's Stores holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Coxhead's Stores 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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