Home Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Swindon
Home Bargains holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 2, Barnfield Road, Rodbourne, SN2 2DJ
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Home Bargains among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Home Bargains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Good
- 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 Home Bargains 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 Home Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Asian Fusion Street Food Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Asylum Coffee Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Bakery 79 / Pizza 79 - Rodbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Cafe Nexus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Baileys Corner Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Cadbury Factory Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
Questions about Home Bargains
What is Home Bargains's food hygiene rating?
Home Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Home Bargains 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Home Bargains last inspected?
Home Bargains was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Home Bargains?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Home Bargains compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Home Bargains is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Home Bargains 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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Home Bargains is one of 47 rated food businesses in Rodbourne. See every hygiene rating in Rodbourne →
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