Peking City Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Peking City Chinese Takeaway holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 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: 5 Covingham Square, Covingham, Swindon, SN3 5AA
How it compares in Swindon
A 0 is rare: only 6 of 1,428 rated places in Swindon score this low, about one in 238. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,182 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Peking City Chinese Takeaway |
A further 208 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Peking City Chinese Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Peking City Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Nyland Special School) School/college/university | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Better Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd (c/o Dorcan Academy) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Cater Link At Grange Junior School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Peking City Chinese Takeaway
What is Peking City Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Peking City Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Swindon Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Peking City Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Peking City Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Peking City Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Peking City Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Peking City Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Peking City Chinese Takeaway holds a 0. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Peking City Chinese Takeaway 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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A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Swindon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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