UTC Swindon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swindon
UTC Swindon 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 18 October 2024, 20 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: Universal Technical College, Bristol Street, Railway Village, SN1 5ET
How it compares in Swindon
That puts UTC Swindon 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% | ← UTC Swindon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 UTC Swindon 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 UTC Swindon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Kebab - Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Blue Palm Coffee Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Cadbury Factory Shop Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Birch Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Beta Chow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Alina's Fish & Wingies Limited/The Beefy Burger/Bird Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Broccoli Pizza & Pasta / (Online) WOPSTA Noodle & Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about UTC Swindon
What is UTC Swindon's food hygiene rating?
UTC Swindon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 18 October 2024.
Is UTC Swindon 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 UTC Swindon last inspected?
UTC Swindon was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 UTC Swindon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does UTC Swindon compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and UTC Swindon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects UTC Swindon 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
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