Panku (Within Asda) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Panku (Within Asda) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 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: Unit 1, West Swindon Centre, Whitehill Way, SN5 7DL
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Panku (Within Asda) 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% | ← Panku (Within Asda) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Panku (Within Asda) 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 Panku (Within Asda), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Britz Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Ashington Way Pharmacy Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2021 |
| Cineworld Other catering premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| 14forty (c/o Oxford Brookes University) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Tregoze Primary School) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Cafe Maxx Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
Questions about Panku (Within Asda)
What is Panku (Within Asda)'s food hygiene rating?
Panku (Within Asda) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Panku (Within Asda) 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Panku (Within Asda) last inspected?
Panku (Within Asda) was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Panku (Within Asda)?
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 Panku (Within Asda) compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Panku (Within Asda) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Panku (Within Asda) 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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