Westcott Place Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
Westcott Place Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 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: 175 Faringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5DL
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Westcott Place Stores 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% | ← Westcott Place Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Westcott Place Stores 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 Westcott Place Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Kebab - Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Birch Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Bravus Churrascaria Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Beta Chow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| C The K Afro Caribbean Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Blue Palm Coffee Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Cadbury Factory Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
Questions about Westcott Place Stores
What is Westcott Place Stores's food hygiene rating?
Westcott Place Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 25 June 2024.
Is Westcott Place Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Westcott Place Stores last inspected?
Westcott Place Stores was last inspected on 25 June 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 Westcott Place Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Westcott Place Stores compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Westcott Place Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Westcott Place Stores 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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