Flickering Light food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
Flickering Light holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2018, more than 7 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: First Floor, 53-54 Wind Street, SA1 1EF
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Flickering Light 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% | ← Flickering Light | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Flickering Light 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 Flickering Light, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl's Jr. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Bambu Beach Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2014 |
| 11:11 Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bonnie Rogues Swansea Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| Ask Italian inc. Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Cattle and Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| BT Swansea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Connect Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
Questions about Flickering Light
What is Flickering Light's food hygiene rating?
Flickering Light has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 5 December 2018.
Is Flickering Light 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flickering Light last inspected?
Flickering Light was last inspected on 5 December 2018, more than 7 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 Flickering Light?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flickering Light compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Flickering Light is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Flickering Light 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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