Mabel's Old Town food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swindon
Mabel's Old Town holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 2025, 15 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: 23A Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4BH
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Mabel's Old Town 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% | ← Mabel's Old Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mabel's Old Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bert's Books Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Atmosfera Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Beenies Caribbean Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Mabel's Old Town
What is Mabel's Old Town's food hygiene rating?
Mabel's Old Town has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 10 April 2025.
Is Mabel's Old Town 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mabel's Old Town last inspected?
Mabel's Old Town was last inspected on 10 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
How does Mabel's Old Town compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Mabel's Old Town is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Mabel's Old Town 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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Mabel's Old Town is one of 127 rated food businesses in Old Town. See every hygiene rating in Old Town →
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