Heelis Staff Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Swindon
Heelis Staff Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business 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: Heelis, Kemble Drive, Rodbourne, SN2 2NA
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Heelis Staff Cafe 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% | ← Heelis Staff Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Heelis Staff Cafe 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 Heelis Staff Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadbury Factory Shop Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Blue Palm Coffee Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Birch Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Britannia Kebab - Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Bakery 79 / Pizza 79 - Rodbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Network Rail) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Heelis Staff Cafe
What is Heelis Staff Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Heelis Staff Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Heelis Staff Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heelis Staff Cafe last inspected?
Heelis Staff Cafe 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 Heelis Staff Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heelis Staff Cafe compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Heelis Staff Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Heelis Staff Cafe 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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