Padda Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
Padda 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 13 December 2017, more than 8 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: 178 Chemical Road, SA6 6JQ
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Padda Stores among the 1,464 places in Swansea holding top marks, 69% 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 | 1,464 | 69% | ← Padda Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 296 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 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 Padda 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 Padda Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ael Y Bryn Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Dalling Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
| Big News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2018 |
| Cafe Memo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| AAH Pharmaceutical Plc Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2003 |
| Fountain Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Cloud Co and Candy Co Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Castle Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about Padda Stores
What is Padda Stores's food hygiene rating?
Padda Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 13 December 2017.
Is Padda 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 Padda Stores last inspected?
Padda Stores was last inspected on 13 December 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swansea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Padda 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Padda Stores compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Padda Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Padda 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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