Highworth Community Larder food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Swindon
Highworth Community Larder 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 28 November 2023, more than 2 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: Westrop Primary School, Newburgh Place, Highworth, SN6 7DN
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Highworth Community Larder 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% | ← Highworth Community Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Highworth Community Larder 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 Highworth Community Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs At Westrop School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Goldfinger Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Westrop Primary School Breakfast & After School Club Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 March 2025 |
| Home Farm Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Highworth Liquor And Wine Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Milestones Trust - 50 Cherry Orchard Caring Premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Bee-Stuff Manufacturers/packers | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| The Highworth Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about Highworth Community Larder
What is Highworth Community Larder's food hygiene rating?
Highworth Community Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 28 November 2023.
Is Highworth Community Larder 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 Highworth Community Larder last inspected?
Highworth Community Larder was last inspected on 28 November 2023, more than 2 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 Highworth Community Larder?
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 Highworth Community Larder compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Highworth Community Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Highworth Community Larder 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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