Myrtle Cottage B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Swansea
Myrtle Cottage B & B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2018, 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: 52 Bishopston Road, SA3 3EJ
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Myrtle Cottage B & B among the 1,463 places in Swansea holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,463 | 68% | ← Myrtle Cottage B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 413 | 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 Very 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 Myrtle Cottage B & B 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 Myrtle Cottage B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopston After School Club School/college/university | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Bishopston Primary School School/college/university | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| The Co-operative Food Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Gower Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bishopston Comprehensive School School/college/university | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| The Coffee Pot Kittle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Northway Garage Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Murton Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Myrtle Cottage B & B
What is Myrtle Cottage B & B's food hygiene rating?
Myrtle Cottage B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 21 May 2018.
Is Myrtle Cottage B & B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Myrtle Cottage B & B last inspected?
Myrtle Cottage B & B was last inspected on 21 May 2018, 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 Myrtle Cottage B & B?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Myrtle Cottage B & B compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Myrtle Cottage B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Myrtle Cottage B & B 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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