The Ridgeway Barns food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Swindon
The Ridgeway Barns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2025, 14 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: Ridgeway Barns, Liddington Warren Farm, Aldbourne Road, SN4 0EB
How it compares in Swindon
That puts The Ridgeway Barns 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% | ← The Ridgeway Barns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 The Ridgeway Barns 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 Ridgeway Barns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGL Travel Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Burj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 January 2025 |
| The Village Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 January 2025 |
| Sandstorm Films Ltd / Directors Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Downs View Care Centre Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Greggs Chiseldon Camp Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Subway Chiseldon Camp Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Chiseldon Camp Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about The Ridgeway Barns
What is The Ridgeway Barns's food hygiene rating?
The Ridgeway Barns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 1 May 2025.
Is The Ridgeway Barns 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ridgeway Barns last inspected?
The Ridgeway Barns was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 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 The Ridgeway Barns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Ridgeway Barns compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and The Ridgeway Barns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The Ridgeway Barns 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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