Route 66 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swindon
Route 66 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: 25 - 27 Wood Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4AN
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Route 66 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% | ← Route 66 | |
| 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 Route 66 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 Route 66, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bert's Books Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Atmosfera Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Beenies Caribbean Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Route 66
What is Route 66's food hygiene rating?
Route 66 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Route 66 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Route 66 last inspected?
Route 66 was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months 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 Route 66?
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 Route 66 compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Route 66 holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Route 66 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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Route 66 is one of 127 rated food businesses in Old Town. See every hygiene rating in Old Town →
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