Juniper Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
Juniper Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2024, 21 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: 43 Marigold Close, Woodhall Park, Swindon, SN2 2SY
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Juniper Stores 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% | ← Juniper Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Juniper Stores 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 Juniper Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Owl Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2021 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Bourne Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bhaji's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Rodbourne Cheney Primary School) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Juniper Stores
What is Juniper Stores's food hygiene rating?
Juniper Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Juniper Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Juniper Stores last inspected?
Juniper Stores was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 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 Juniper Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Juniper Stores compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Juniper Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Juniper Stores 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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