Old Town Laundry Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swindon
Old Town Laundry Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 March 2023, more than 3 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: 85 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3BB
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Old Town Laundry Bar 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% | ← Old Town Laundry Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Town Laundry Bar 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 Old Town Laundry Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Bert's Books Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Beenies Caribbean Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Beni's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Atmosfera Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about Old Town Laundry Bar
What is Old Town Laundry Bar's food hygiene rating?
Old Town Laundry Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 22 March 2023.
Is Old Town Laundry Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Town Laundry Bar last inspected?
Old Town Laundry Bar was last inspected on 22 March 2023, more than 3 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 Old Town Laundry Bar?
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 Old Town Laundry Bar compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Old Town Laundry Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Old Town Laundry Bar 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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