Gower Cottage Brownies food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Swansea
Gower Cottage Brownies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2019, more than 6 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: The Brownie Barns, Knelston, SA3 1AR
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Gower Cottage Brownies 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% | ← Gower Cottage Brownies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gower Cottage Brownies 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 Gower Cottage Brownies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knelston Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Julians Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| Gower Pick Your Own Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2022 |
| The Granary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| South Gower Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| King Arthur Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Reynoldston" Post Office" Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2022 |
Questions about Gower Cottage Brownies
What is Gower Cottage Brownies's food hygiene rating?
Gower Cottage Brownies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 15 August 2019.
Is Gower Cottage Brownies 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gower Cottage Brownies last inspected?
Gower Cottage Brownies was last inspected on 15 August 2019, more than 6 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 Gower Cottage Brownies?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gower Cottage Brownies compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Gower Cottage Brownies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Gower Cottage Brownies 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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