1,664 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 83.9% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Swindon are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,664 registered food businesses for Swindon. Of these, 1,436 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 21 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Food | SN1 1JS | 0 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Golden Fresh Mart | SN1 5PL | 0 | Dec 02, 2025 |
| M4 Express / Master Boba | SN1 3AJ | 0 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Mary Marine UK Ltd | SN1 1JS | 0 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Masai Choma House | SN2 1BX | 0 | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Peking City Chinese Takeaway | SN3 5AA | 0 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Asafo Market | SN1 5AR | 1 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Baileys Corner | SN2 2NS | 1 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Beemah Foods / Beemah Global Inv | SN1 | 1 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Cavendish Grocery Store Ltd | SN3 2GD | 1 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Eddie's Kitchen | SN3 2HA | 1 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Ellendune Chinese Takeaway | SN4 9LN | 1 | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Minas Brazil | SN1 5NS | 1 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Pizza King And King Chicken | SN1 2AB | 1 | Mar 03, 2026 |
| Premier Local | SN2 8AG | 1 | Aug 19, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 1,205 food businesses in Swindon with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Swindon depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.