Lifeways food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swindon
Lifeways holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 10 March 2025, 16 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: 12-14 Angus Close, Ramleaze, Swindon, SN5 5PS
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Lifeways 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% | ← Lifeways | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lifeways 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 Lifeways, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Cineworld Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Tregoze Primary School) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bombay Lounge / Mantra / Bengal Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2024 |
| Busy Bees At Peatmoor Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Britz Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Ashington Way Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2021 |
Questions about Lifeways
What is Lifeways's food hygiene rating?
Lifeways has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 10 March 2025.
Is Lifeways 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lifeways last inspected?
Lifeways was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 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 Lifeways?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Lifeways compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Lifeways holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Lifeways 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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