The 48 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swindon
The 48 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The 48 was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 133 - 134 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3BU
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The 48 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% | ← The 48 | |
| 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 The 48 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 48, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Bert's Books Takeaway/sandwich shop | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Atmosfera Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Beenies Caribbean Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Beni's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about The 48
What is The 48's food hygiene rating?
The 48 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The 48 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The 48 last inspected?
The 48 was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 48?
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 The 48 compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while The 48 holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The 48 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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