Railway Village Convenience Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
Railway Village Convenience Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 October 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: 17 Faringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5AR
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Railway Village Convenience Shop sits behind roughly 1,182 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,182 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ← Railway Village Convenience Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Railway Village Convenience Shop 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 Railway Village Convenience Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alina's Fish & Wingies Limited/The Beefy Burger/Bird Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Broccoli Pizza & Pasta / (Online) WOPSTA Noodle & Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Abes Cakes & Kitchen Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Beta Chow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| C The K Afro Caribbean Store Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Blues Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Anisk The Parade Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Ambala Foods Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Railway Village Convenience Shop
What is Railway Village Convenience Shop's food hygiene rating?
Railway Village Convenience Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 9 October 2023.
Is Railway Village Convenience Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Railway Village Convenience Shop last inspected?
Railway Village Convenience Shop was last inspected on 9 October 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 Railway Village Convenience Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway Village Convenience Shop compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Railway Village Convenience Shop holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Railway Village Convenience Shop 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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