The Moonrakers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swindon
The Moonrakers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: 551 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 5AA
How it compares in Swindon
That puts The Moonrakers 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% | ← The Moonrakers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Moonrakers 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 The Moonrakers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breadlines Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Beechcroft Infants School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Argyll House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Brew Book Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Brew Book On The Go Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Ramsbury House / Nationwide Ramsbury House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Bite Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Blue Kite Academy Trust At Ruskin Junior School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about The Moonrakers
What is The Moonrakers's food hygiene rating?
The Moonrakers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 29 January 2026.
Is The Moonrakers 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Moonrakers last inspected?
The Moonrakers was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 The Moonrakers?
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 The Moonrakers compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and The Moonrakers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The Moonrakers 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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