Stratton Saffron Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Stratton Saffron Tandoori holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 210 - 212 Beechcroft Road, Swindon, SN2 7QQ
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Stratton Saffron Tandoori 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% | ← Stratton Saffron Tandoori | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Stratton Saffron Tandoori 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 Stratton Saffron Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Book Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Brew Book On The Go Mobile caterer | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Beechcroft Infants School School/college/university | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Blue Kite Academy Trust At Ruskin Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Cater Link Ltd (C/o St Luke's Special School) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Argyll House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Breadlines Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Bite Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Stratton Saffron Tandoori
What is Stratton Saffron Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Stratton Saffron Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Stratton Saffron Tandoori 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stratton Saffron Tandoori last inspected?
Stratton Saffron Tandoori was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 Stratton Saffron Tandoori?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stratton Saffron Tandoori compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Stratton Saffron Tandoori holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Stratton Saffron Tandoori 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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