Jesters food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swindon
Jesters holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 11 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Units 3 To 9, Oppenheimer Centre, Greenbridge Road, SN3 3JD
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Jesters 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% | ← Jesters | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Jesters 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 Jesters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Better Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bridge End Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| BMW Mini Plant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Jesters
What is Jesters's food hygiene rating?
Jesters has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Jesters 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jesters last inspected?
Jesters was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Jesters?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jesters compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Jesters holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Jesters 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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