The Water Meadow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Water Meadow 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
This is a fresh result: The Water Meadow was inspected on 17 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Wiltshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wiltshire ratings →
Address: The Water Meadow Verbena Court, Melksham, SN12 7GS
How this rating has changed
The Water Meadow was re-inspected on 17 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Water Meadow among the 2,425 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 | 2,425 | 81% | ← The Water Meadow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 1,272 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 Water Meadow 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 Water Meadow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to stop ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Ocean Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Melksham RFC Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 June 2025 |
| Texaco Melksham Service Station Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Co-op Melksham Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2022 |
| The Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Forest Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about The Water Meadow
What is The Water Meadow's food hygiene rating?
The Water Meadow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 17 August 2026.
Is The Water Meadow 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 The Water Meadow last inspected?
The Water Meadow was last inspected on 17 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Water Meadow?
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 Water Meadow compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Water Meadow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Water Meadow 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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The Water Meadow is one of 106 rated food businesses in Melksham. See every hygiene rating in Melksham →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk
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