The Drink Valley food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swindon
The Drink Valley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 May 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: Unit C, Fleet Square, Swindon, SN1 1RU
How it compares in Swindon
That puts The Drink Valley 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% | ← The Drink Valley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Drink Valley 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 The Drink Valley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alina's Fish & Wingies Limited/The Beefy Burger/Bird Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Broccoli Pizza & Pasta / (Online) WOPSTA Noodle & Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Anisk The Parade Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Boswells Cafe & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Abes Cakes & Kitchen Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Baxterstorey (Zurich) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Blues Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Network Rail) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about The Drink Valley
What is The Drink Valley's food hygiene rating?
The Drink Valley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 25 May 2024.
Is The Drink Valley 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Drink Valley last inspected?
The Drink Valley was last inspected on 25 May 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 The Drink Valley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Drink Valley compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and The Drink Valley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The Drink Valley 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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