David Richards Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
David Richards Butcher 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
This is a fresh result: David Richards Butcher was inspected on 2 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in Swansea score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Swansea ratings →
Address: 17 Alexandra Road, SA4 4NW
How this rating has changed
David Richards Butcher was re-inspected on 2 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Swansea
That puts David Richards Butcher among the 1,475 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 | 1,475 | 69% | ← David Richards Butcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 405 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 203 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 315 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 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 David Richards Butcher 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 David Richards Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Champs Pool and Darts Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Gorseinon Premier Store Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Jenkins Bakery Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Gorseinon Social Centre Other catering premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Fully Loaded by Food Anarchy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Mardy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| American Candy Store Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about David Richards Butcher
What is David Richards Butcher's food hygiene rating?
David Richards Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 2 September 2026.
Is David Richards Butcher 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 David Richards Butcher last inspected?
David Richards Butcher was last inspected on 2 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swansea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at David Richards Butcher?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does David Richards Butcher compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,134 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and David Richards Butcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects David Richards Butcher 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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David Richards Butcher is one of 96 rated food businesses in Gorseinon. See every hygiene rating in Gorseinon →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.swansea.gov.uk
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