Go Outdoors food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
Go Outdoors holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 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: Oxford Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4DG
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Go Outdoors 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% | ← Go Outdoors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Go Outdoors 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 Go Outdoors, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Buys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Bakery 79 - South Marston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| BaxterStorey Amazon BRS2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Cater Link At Grange Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Church View Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Nyland Special School) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
Questions about Go Outdoors
What is Go Outdoors's food hygiene rating?
Go Outdoors has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 28 March 2023.
Is Go Outdoors 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Go Outdoors last inspected?
Go Outdoors was last inspected on 28 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 Go Outdoors?
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 Go Outdoors compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Go Outdoors is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Go Outdoors 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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