Waltons of Mere food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Waltons of Mere holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 12 June 2026, 2 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.
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: Waltons of Mere 3 Boar Street, Mere, BA12 6DD
How this rating has changed
Waltons of Mere was re-inspected on 12 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 | Exempt 4 | 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
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Waltons of Mere sits behind roughly 2,425 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,425 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ← Waltons of Mere | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Waltons of Mere 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 Waltons of Mere, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprout and Flower Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Mere Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Angel Corner Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| Mere Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Hayley?s Hair Design Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Waltons of Mere
What is Waltons of Mere's food hygiene rating?
Waltons of Mere has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Waltons of Mere 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waltons of Mere last inspected?
Waltons of Mere was last inspected on 12 June 2026, 2 months 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 Waltons of Mere?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waltons of Mere compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Waltons of Mere holds a 4. 341 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Waltons of Mere 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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Waltons of Mere is one of 18 rated food businesses in Mere. See every hygiene rating in Mere →
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