Queens Drive Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
Queens Drive Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 9 March 2023, more than 3 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: Queens Drive, Swindon, SN3 1AS
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Queens Drive Service Station 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% | ← Queens Drive Service Station | |
| 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 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 Queens Drive Service Station 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 Queens Drive Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Aramark (C/o New College Swindon) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bangla Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Afghan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
Questions about Queens Drive Service Station
What is Queens Drive Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Queens Drive Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 9 March 2023.
Is Queens Drive Service Station 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queens Drive Service Station last inspected?
Queens Drive Service Station was last inspected on 9 March 2023, more than 3 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 Queens Drive Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Queens Drive Service Station compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Queens Drive Service Station holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Queens Drive Service Station 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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