Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swindon
Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: New College, New College Drive, Walcot, SN3 1AH
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) 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% | ← Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) 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 Aramark (C/o New College Swindon), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bembridge House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Better Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Atmosfera Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bert's Books Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Aramark (C/o New College Swindon)
What is Aramark (C/o New College Swindon)'s food hygiene rating?
Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) last inspected?
Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Aramark (C/o New College Swindon)?
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 Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) 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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