Swindon Night Shelter food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Swindon
Swindon Night Shelter 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 27 April 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: Chippenham Close Community Centre, Chippenham Close, Penhill, SN2 5DB
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Swindon Night Shelter 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% | ← Swindon Night Shelter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Swindon Night Shelter 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 Swindon Night Shelter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Meads Rendezvous Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School / Blue Kite Academy Tru School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Bite Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Busy Bees At St Andrews Ridge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Argyll House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Greenmeadow Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Cater Link Ltd (C/o St Luke's Special School) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Swindon Night Shelter
What is Swindon Night Shelter's food hygiene rating?
Swindon Night Shelter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 27 April 2023.
Is Swindon Night Shelter 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 Swindon Night Shelter last inspected?
Swindon Night Shelter was last inspected on 27 April 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 Swindon Night Shelter?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swindon Night Shelter compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Swindon Night Shelter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Swindon Night Shelter 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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