Pinehurst Fisheries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Pinehurst Fisheries holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 December 2025, 7 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: 7 The Circle, Pinehurst, Swindon, SN2 1QR
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Pinehurst Fisheries sits behind roughly 1,359 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,182 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← Pinehurst Fisheries | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pinehurst Fisheries 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 Pinehurst Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breadlines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Ramsbury House / Nationwide Ramsbury House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Greenmeadow Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Beechcroft Infants School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Beijing Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bryan Turner Family Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Bhaji's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Argyll House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about Pinehurst Fisheries
What is Pinehurst Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Pinehurst Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Swindon Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Pinehurst Fisheries safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Pinehurst Fisheries last inspected?
Pinehurst Fisheries was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 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 Pinehurst Fisheries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pinehurst Fisheries compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Pinehurst Fisheries holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Pinehurst Fisheries 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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