Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 88 Thames Avenue, Haydon Wick, Swindon, SN25 3NT
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue 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% | ← Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue 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 Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhaji's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Greenmeadow Primary School School/college/university | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Barn Owl Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bourne Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2021 |
| Abbey Meads Rendezvous Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue
What is Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue's food hygiene rating?
Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue last inspected?
Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue?
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 Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue 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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