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Ciderstone House food hygiene rating

Caring Premises · Swindon

Ciderstone House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 8 May 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: 1 Blackthorn Lane, Moredon, Swindon, SN25 3SU

How it compares in Swindon

That puts Ciderstone House 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.

Every rated food business in Swindon
5 out of 5 1,182 83% ← Ciderstone House
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

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 Ciderstone House 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 Ciderstone House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Aspens Services Ltd @ Greenmeadow Primary School School/college/university 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 5 March 2026
Bhaji's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 11 June 2024
Breadlines Retailers - other 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 25 March 2025
Bourne Stores Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 21 May 2024
Argyll House Caring Premises 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 28 October 2024
Baxterstorey Ramsbury House / Nationwide Ramsbury House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 23 October 2024
Bryan Turner Family Butcher Manufacturers/packers 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 10 April 2026
Beechcroft Infants School School/college/university 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 25 April 2025

Questions about Ciderstone House

What is Ciderstone House's food hygiene rating?

Ciderstone House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 8 May 2024.

Is Ciderstone House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Ciderstone House last inspected?

Ciderstone House was last inspected on 8 May 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 Ciderstone House?

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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Ciderstone House compare to other places in Swindon?

83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Ciderstone House is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Swindon Council inspects Ciderstone House 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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More food hygiene ratings near here

Ciderstone House is one of 24 rated food businesses in Moredon. See every hygiene rating in Moredon

Swindon inspects and rates 1,636 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Swindon

The official record is held by the council: http://www.swindon.gov.uk/

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