The Abbey Meads food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swindon
The Abbey Meads holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2025, 10 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: Elstree Way, Abbey Meads, Swindon, SN25 4YX
How it compares in Swindon
That puts The Abbey Meads 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% | ← The Abbey Meads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Abbey Meads 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 The Abbey Meads, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Meads Rendezvous Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School / Blue Kite Academy Tru School/college/university | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees At St Andrews Ridge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2021 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Greenmeadow Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Abbey Meads
What is The Abbey Meads's food hygiene rating?
The Abbey Meads has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 4 September 2025.
Is The Abbey Meads 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Abbey Meads last inspected?
The Abbey Meads was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 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 The Abbey Meads?
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 The Abbey Meads compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and The Abbey Meads is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The Abbey Meads 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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