Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 17 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: 30 Eastcott Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3LR
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao sits behind roughly 1,182 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,182 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ← Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao 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 Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Ashford Road Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Beenies Caribbean Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Beni's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Baristocats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao
What is Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao's food hygiene rating?
Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao last inspected?
Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 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 Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Terry's Takeaway / Eat Bao 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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