The Bear Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Bear Inn 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 26 February 2018, more than 8 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: The Bear Inn West Street, Wilton, SP2 0DF
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Bear Inn among the 2,382 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 | 2,382 | 81% | ← The Bear Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,266 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 Bear 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 Bear Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeve The Baker Ltd Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2022 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Wilton Grill & Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2020 |
| Cafe Blend Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| The Crafty Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Cuckoo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Wilton & District Thursday Club Other catering premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
Questions about The Bear Inn
What is The Bear Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bear Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 26 February 2018.
Is The Bear Inn 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 Bear Inn last inspected?
The Bear Inn was last inspected on 26 February 2018, more than 8 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 The Bear Inn?
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 Bear Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bear Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Bear 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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Understanding this rating
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