County Ground Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swindon
County Ground Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 20 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: 115 County Road, Swindon, SN1 2EB
How it compares in Swindon
That puts County Ground Hotel 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% | ← County Ground Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 County Ground Hotel 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 County Ground Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Bangla Bazaar Retailers - other | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Afghan Supermarket Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Anand Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Abbys Food Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Baxterstorey (Zurich) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Anisk The Parade Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about County Ground Hotel
What is County Ground Hotel's food hygiene rating?
County Ground Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 14 October 2024.
Is County Ground Hotel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was County Ground Hotel last inspected?
County Ground Hotel was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 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 County Ground Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does County Ground Hotel compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and County Ground Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects County Ground Hotel 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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