Beta Chow food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Beta Chow 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 22 July 2025, 11 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: 72, 71 - 72 Commercial Road, Swindon, SN1 5NX
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Beta Chow 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% | ← Beta Chow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Beta Chow 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 Beta Chow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C The K Afro Caribbean Store Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Abes Cakes & Kitchen Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Balbinka Supermarket Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Ambala Foods Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Blues Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Alina's Fish & Wingies Limited/The Beefy Burger/Bird Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Broccoli Pizza & Pasta / (Online) WOPSTA Noodle & Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Baristocats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Beta Chow
What is Beta Chow's food hygiene rating?
Beta Chow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Beta Chow 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 Beta Chow last inspected?
Beta Chow was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 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 Beta Chow?
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 Beta Chow compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Beta Chow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Beta Chow 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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