Rodbourne Road Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
Rodbourne Road Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2024, more than 2 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: 169-170 Rodbourne Road, Swindon, SN2 2AY
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Rodbourne Road Post Office 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% | ← Rodbourne Road Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rodbourne Road Post Office 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 Rodbourne Road Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Cadbury Factory Shop Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Blue Palm Coffee Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bakery 79 / Pizza 79 - Rodbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Baileys Corner Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Asian Fusion Street Food Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Asylum Coffee Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Rodbourne Road Post Office
What is Rodbourne Road Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Rodbourne Road Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 23 April 2024.
Is Rodbourne Road Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rodbourne Road Post Office last inspected?
Rodbourne Road Post Office was last inspected on 23 April 2024, more than 2 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 Rodbourne Road Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Rodbourne Road Post Office compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Rodbourne Road Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Rodbourne Road Post Office 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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