Thai Sarocha Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
Thai Sarocha Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 February 2024, more than 2 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: 71 New Street, Salisbury, SP1 2PH
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Thai Sarocha Restaurant sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← Thai Sarocha Restaurant | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Thai Sarocha Restaurant 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 Thai Sarocha Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cosy Club Salisbury Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Fig & Fox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Cafe Diwali Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Lakeland Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Babylon Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
Questions about Thai Sarocha Restaurant
What is Thai Sarocha Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Thai Sarocha Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 1 February 2024.
Is Thai Sarocha Restaurant safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thai Sarocha Restaurant last inspected?
Thai Sarocha Restaurant was last inspected on 1 February 2024, more than 2 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 Thai Sarocha Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thai Sarocha Restaurant compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Thai Sarocha Restaurant holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Thai Sarocha Restaurant 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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