Fish Stop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Fish Stop 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 19 June 2025, 12 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: 39 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AA
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Fish Stop 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% | ← Fish Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fish Stop 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 Fish Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Afghan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Anand Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Abbys Food Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bangla Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Bryan Turner Family Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Fish Stop
What is Fish Stop's food hygiene rating?
Fish Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Fish Stop 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 Fish Stop last inspected?
Fish Stop was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 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 Fish Stop?
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 Fish Stop compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Fish Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Fish Stop 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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