Tennessee Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Tennessee Chicken holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 August 2025, 10 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: 30 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 8AA
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Tennessee Chicken 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% | ← Tennessee Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tennessee Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Afghan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Anand Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Abbys Food Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bangla Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Bryan Turner Family Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Tennessee Chicken
What is Tennessee Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Tennessee Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Tennessee Chicken 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tennessee Chicken last inspected?
Tennessee Chicken was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
How does Tennessee Chicken compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Tennessee Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Tennessee Chicken 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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