The South African Spaza Shop Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
The South African Spaza Shop Ltd 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 25 April 2025, 14 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: Unit 10, Woodside Court, Woodside Road, SN3 4WA
How it compares in Swindon
That puts The South African Spaza Shop Ltd 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% | ← The South African Spaza Shop Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The South African Spaza Shop Ltd 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 The South African Spaza Shop Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurt Wings Other catering premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| BM Caterers (Bartlett Mitchell) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Fitzwarren Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd (c/o Honda Logistics) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Carriers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Every Cloud Cafe In The Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
Questions about The South African Spaza Shop Ltd
What is The South African Spaza Shop Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The South African Spaza Shop Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 25 April 2025.
Is The South African Spaza Shop Ltd 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 The South African Spaza Shop Ltd last inspected?
The South African Spaza Shop Ltd was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 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 The South African Spaza Shop Ltd?
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 The South African Spaza Shop Ltd compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and The South African Spaza Shop Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The South African Spaza Shop Ltd 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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