Special Tots food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swindon
Special Tots holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Saltway Centre, Pearl Road, Middleleaze, SN5 5TD
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Special Tots 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% | ← Special Tots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Special Tots 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 Special Tots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Tregoze Primary School) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Coombs Catering (Brook Field Primary School) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cineworld Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Britz Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Bombay Lounge / Mantra / Bengal Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2024 |
Questions about Special Tots
What is Special Tots's food hygiene rating?
Special Tots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Special Tots 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Special Tots last inspected?
Special Tots was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 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 Special Tots?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Special Tots compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Special Tots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Special Tots 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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