The Compasses Inn

TISBURY

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Compasses Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 17 July 2026 by Wiltshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 4 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Compasses Inn, from February 2019 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2019 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Compasses Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Compasses Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
26 February 2019	4 / 5	Good
16 March 2022	5 / 5	Very good
4 June 2026	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
17 July 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Compasses Inn in TISBURY has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

THE COMPASSES INN,
TISBURY,
SP3 6NB

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Compasses Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Compasses Inn?

Food hygiene at The Compasses Inn is inspected by Wiltshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Compasses Inn

What is The Compasses Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Compasses Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 July 2026.

When was The Compasses Inn last inspected?

The Compasses Inn was last inspected by Wiltshire on 17 July 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.