Ashington Way Pharmacy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
Ashington Way Pharmacy 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 16 October 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: Ashington Way, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7XT
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Ashington Way Pharmacy 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% | ← Ashington Way Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Ashington Way Pharmacy 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 Ashington Way Pharmacy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Britz Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| 14forty (c/o Oxford Brookes University) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Cafe Maxx Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Alpha Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Tregoze Primary School) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
Questions about Ashington Way Pharmacy
What is Ashington Way Pharmacy's food hygiene rating?
Ashington Way Pharmacy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 16 October 2021.
Is Ashington Way Pharmacy 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 Ashington Way Pharmacy last inspected?
Ashington Way Pharmacy was last inspected on 16 October 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 Ashington Way Pharmacy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashington Way Pharmacy compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Ashington Way Pharmacy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Ashington Way Pharmacy 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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