Millfield James Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swindon
Millfield James Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 18 January 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: 7 Eworth Close, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6JG
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Millfield James Ltd 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% | ← Millfield James Ltd | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Millfield James Ltd 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 Millfield James Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Tregoze Primary School) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Alpha Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Baxter Storey (c/o BNP Swindon) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o RWE) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Childbase - Windmill Hill Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Cineworld Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about Millfield James Ltd
What is Millfield James Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Millfield James Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 18 January 2024.
Is Millfield James Ltd 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Millfield James Ltd last inspected?
Millfield James Ltd was last inspected on 18 January 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 Millfield James Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Millfield James Ltd compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Millfield James Ltd holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Millfield James Ltd 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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