The Iron Horse

Swindon

Food hygiene rating 1 / 5 · Major improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Iron Horse scored just 1 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Major improvement necessary

Last inspected on 9 December 2025 by Swindon.

What does this rating mean?

The Iron Horse in Swindon has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Kerrs Way,
Wroughton,
Swindon,
SN4 9EJ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Iron Horse. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Iron Horse?

Food hygiene at The Iron Horse is inspected by Swindon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.swindon.gov.uk/ or foodhealth&[email protected].

Questions about The Iron Horse

What is The Iron Horse’s food hygiene rating?

The Iron Horse has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (Major improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 9 December 2025.

When was The Iron Horse last inspected?

The Iron Horse was last inspected by Swindon on 9 December 2025.

Is a 1 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.