Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swindon
Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 September 2024, 21 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: North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1DY
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College) 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% | ← Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 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 Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College) 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 Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bryan Turner Family Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Network Rail) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Abbys Food Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Anand Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Baxterstorey (Zurich) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Afghan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Anisk The Parade Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College)
What is Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College)'s food hygiene rating?
Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 27 September 2024.
Is Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College) last inspected?
Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College) was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 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 Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College)?
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 Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College) compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon College) 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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