Argyll House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swindon
Argyll House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 578 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AS
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Argyll House 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% | ← Argyll House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Argyll House 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 Argyll House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cater Link Ltd (C/o St Luke's Special School) School/college/university | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bite Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Beechcroft Infants School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Brew Book Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Brew Book On The Go Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Breadlines Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Blue Kite Academy Trust At Ruskin Junior School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Greenmeadow Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Argyll House
What is Argyll House's food hygiene rating?
Argyll House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 28 October 2024.
Is Argyll House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Argyll House last inspected?
Argyll House was last inspected on 28 October 2024, 20 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 Argyll House?
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 Argyll House compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Argyll House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Argyll House 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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