The Wheatsheaf Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Warwickshire
The Wheatsheaf Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 13 February 2025, 17 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: 31 Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AY
How it compares in North Warwickshire
In North Warwickshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wheatsheaf Inn sits behind roughly 569 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 504 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 6% | ← The Wheatsheaf Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 The Wheatsheaf 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 The Wheatsheaf Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeys & SweetDreams Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Litly Ceramics Studio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Pinocchio Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Herbs and Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| USA chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Pinocchio Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Leanne's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf Inn
What is The Wheatsheaf Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Warwickshire Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The Wheatsheaf Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Wheatsheaf Inn last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf Inn was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wheatsheaf Inn?
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 The Wheatsheaf Inn compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Wheatsheaf Inn holds a 3. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects The Wheatsheaf 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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