Londis (Stratton Convenience Store) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
Londis (Stratton Convenience Store) 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 26 June 2024, 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: 167 Swindon Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4PW
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Londis (Stratton Convenience Store) 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% | ← Londis (Stratton Convenience Store) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Londis (Stratton Convenience Store) 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 Londis (Stratton Convenience Store), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW Mini Plant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Bridge End Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Better Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Ali's Kebab Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Bramble House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Booker Wholesale Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about Londis (Stratton Convenience Store)
What is Londis (Stratton Convenience Store)'s food hygiene rating?
Londis (Stratton Convenience Store) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Londis (Stratton Convenience Store) 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 Londis (Stratton Convenience Store) last inspected?
Londis (Stratton Convenience Store) was last inspected on 26 June 2024, 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 Londis (Stratton Convenience Store)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Londis (Stratton Convenience Store) compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Londis (Stratton Convenience Store) holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Londis (Stratton Convenience Store) 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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