Better Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Swindon
Better 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 18 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ergo Business Park, Kelvin Road, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 3JW
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Better 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% | ← Better 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 Very 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 Better 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 Better Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Bridge End Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| BMW Mini Plant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cater Link At Grange Junior School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Better Bargains
What is Better Bargains's food hygiene rating?
Better Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 18 December 2023.
Is Better 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 Better Bargains last inspected?
Better Bargains was last inspected on 18 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Better Bargains?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Better Bargains compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Better Bargains is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Better 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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