Kings Best Barbeque food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Kings Best Barbeque holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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: 24 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3AW
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Kings Best Barbeque 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% | ← Kings Best Barbeque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kings Best Barbeque, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Beenies Caribbean Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Beni's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Big Breakfast Plus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Baristocats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Kings Best Barbeque
What is Kings Best Barbeque's food hygiene rating?
Kings Best Barbeque has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Kings Best Barbeque 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Best Barbeque last inspected?
Kings Best Barbeque was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
How does Kings Best Barbeque compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Best Barbeque is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Kings Best Barbeque 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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Kings Best Barbeque is one of 127 rated food businesses in Old Town. See every hygiene rating in Old Town →
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