Wichelstowe Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Wichelstowe Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 August 2024, 23 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 D, Staldon Court, East Wichel, SN1 7BY
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Wichelstowe Fish Bar 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% | ← Wichelstowe Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Wichelstowe Fish Bar 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 Wichelstowe Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Nationwide) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Big Adventure Club Kingfisher Primary School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Berkeley Farm Dairy (Farmers Market) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd (C/o Ridgeway School) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Gilbert Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ashford Road Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Wichelstowe Fish Bar
What is Wichelstowe Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Wichelstowe Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 9 August 2024.
Is Wichelstowe Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wichelstowe Fish Bar last inspected?
Wichelstowe Fish Bar was last inspected on 9 August 2024, 23 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 Wichelstowe Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wichelstowe Fish Bar compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Wichelstowe Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Wichelstowe Fish Bar 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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