Costcutter / Hobley Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
Costcutter / Hobley Stores 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 20 January 2026, 5 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.
Address: 3 Hobley Parade, Hobley Drive, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4FH
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter / Hobley Stores sits behind roughly 1,182 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,182 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ← Costcutter / Hobley Stores | |
| 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 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 Costcutter / Hobley Stores 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 Costcutter / Hobley Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Bargains Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Ali's Kebab Mobile caterer | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (Sandalwood) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Cater Link At Grange Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Blue Kite Academy Trust At Ruskin Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| BMW Mini Plant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Bridge End Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter / Hobley Stores
What is Costcutter / Hobley Stores's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter / Hobley Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Costcutter / Hobley Stores 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 Costcutter / Hobley Stores last inspected?
Costcutter / Hobley Stores was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Costcutter / Hobley Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter / Hobley Stores compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter / Hobley Stores holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Costcutter / Hobley Stores 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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