The Junction food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swansea
The Junction holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Junction Cafe, Mumbles Road, SA3 5AS
How it compares in Swansea
That puts The Junction 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% | ← The Junction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Junction 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 Junction, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Mwmbwls Other catering premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2018 |
| Bible College of Wales/Cornerstone Community Church School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Dan Y Coed School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| Coffee Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Dick Bartons Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Club House Restaurant at Clyne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Junction
What is The Junction's food hygiene rating?
The Junction has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 17 March 2026.
Is The Junction 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Junction last inspected?
The Junction was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months 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 Junction?
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 The Junction compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and The Junction is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects The Junction 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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