The Market Plaice food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
The Market Plaice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 May 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: Unit 57b Swansea Market, Oxford Street, SA1 3PQ
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so The Market Plaice sits behind roughly 1,464 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,464 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ← The Market Plaice | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Market Plaice 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 Market Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene's Sweetie Jar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2022 |
| Brontosaurus Vegan Lifestyle Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Choice Is Yours Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Caffe Lucia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2022 |
Questions about The Market Plaice
What is The Market Plaice's food hygiene rating?
The Market Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 21 May 2024.
Is The Market Plaice safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Market Plaice last inspected?
The Market Plaice was last inspected on 21 May 2024, more than 2 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 The Market Plaice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Market Plaice compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while The Market Plaice holds a 4. 412 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects The Market Plaice 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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