Richard Jefferies Museum food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swindon
Richard Jefferies Museum holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 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: Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6AA
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Richard Jefferies Museum 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% | ← Richard Jefferies Museum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Richard Jefferies Museum 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 Richard Jefferies Museum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coate Water Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| BP Coate Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Badbury Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon GWH) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partner (c/o Victoria Centre) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Ashbury Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Choice Care Group (Ridgeway House) Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Richard Jefferies Museum
What is Richard Jefferies Museum's food hygiene rating?
Richard Jefferies Museum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 9 January 2024.
Is Richard Jefferies Museum 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Richard Jefferies Museum last inspected?
Richard Jefferies Museum was last inspected on 9 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 Richard Jefferies Museum?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Richard Jefferies Museum compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Richard Jefferies Museum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Richard Jefferies Museum 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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