XL Care Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swindon
XL Care 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 24 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: 145 Goddard Avenue, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4HX
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so XL Care 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% | ← XL Care 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 XL Care 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 XL Care Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Road Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Bert's Books Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Atmosfera Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Beenies Caribbean Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Beni's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about XL Care Ltd
What is XL Care Ltd's food hygiene rating?
XL Care Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 24 January 2024.
Is XL Care 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 XL Care Ltd last inspected?
XL Care Ltd was last inspected on 24 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 XL Care Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 XL Care Ltd compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while XL Care Ltd holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects XL Care 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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