Carriers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swindon
Carriers Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 November 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Highworth Road, South Marston, Swindon, SN3 4SE
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Carriers Arms 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% | ← Carriers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Carriers Arms 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 Carriers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering Services Ltd (c/o Honda Logistics) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Gurt Wings Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| BM Caterers (Bartlett Mitchell) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Fitzwarren Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about Carriers Arms
What is Carriers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Carriers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 10 November 2021.
Is Carriers Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carriers Arms last inspected?
Carriers Arms was last inspected on 10 November 2021, more than 4 years 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 Carriers Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carriers Arms compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Carriers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Carriers Arms 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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