Abacus House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swindon
Abacus 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 19 November 2024, 19 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: 55 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3AY
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Abacus 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% | ← Abacus 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 Abacus 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 Abacus House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Beenies Caribbean Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Beni's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Big Breakfast Plus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bert's Books Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Baristocats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Abacus House
What is Abacus House's food hygiene rating?
Abacus House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Abacus 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 Abacus House last inspected?
Abacus House was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Abacus 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 Abacus House compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Abacus House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Abacus 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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