Swallows Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Mansfield
Swallows Costcutter holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2020, more than 6 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: The Swallows Cottage Lane, Warsop, NG20 0HL
How it compares in Mansfield
That puts Swallows Costcutter among the 713 places in Mansfield holding top marks, 87% 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 | 713 | 87% | ← Swallows Costcutter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Very 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 Swallows Costcutter 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 Swallows Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luvly Grub Cakes & Bakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Cosi Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Connellys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Junction 19 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Fairprice Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Jin's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Crates and Grapes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Swallows Costcutter
What is Swallows Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Swallows Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mansfield Council on 6 February 2020.
Is Swallows Costcutter 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swallows Costcutter last inspected?
Swallows Costcutter was last inspected on 6 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mansfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swallows Costcutter?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swallows Costcutter compare to other places in Mansfield?
87% of the 818 rated food businesses in Mansfield hold the top rating of 5, and Swallows Costcutter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mansfield Council inspects Swallows Costcutter 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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