The Smart Zone food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wiltshire
The Smart Zone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 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: St Sampsons C of E Junior School Bath Road, Cricklade
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Smart Zone among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← The Smart Zone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 The Smart Zone 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 The Smart Zone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklade Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | Exempt | |
| Spar Cricklade Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| The Cricklade Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cricklade Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 241 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2022 |
| McBride's Diner Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Harbour Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 March 2025 |
| C & R Grocers Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about The Smart Zone
What is The Smart Zone's food hygiene rating?
The Smart Zone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 31 March 2023.
Is The Smart Zone 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Smart Zone last inspected?
The Smart Zone was last inspected on 31 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Smart Zone?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Smart Zone compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Smart Zone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Smart Zone 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Smart Zone is one of 35 rated food businesses in Cricklade. See every hygiene rating in Cricklade →
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