Bishopston Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
Bishopston Village Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2019, 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: 1 Pwlldu Lane, SA3 3HA
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Bishopston Village Stores 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% | ← Bishopston Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bishopston Village Stores 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 Bishopston Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopston After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Bishopston Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| The Co-operative Food Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Myrtle Cottage B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2018 |
| The Valley Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Murton Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Murton Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Bishopston Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Bishopston Village Stores
What is Bishopston Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bishopston Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 26 March 2019.
Is Bishopston Village Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bishopston Village Stores last inspected?
Bishopston Village Stores was last inspected on 26 March 2019, 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 Bishopston Village Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bishopston Village Stores compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Bishopston Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Bishopston Village Stores 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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