M and S Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
M and S Newsagents holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 May 2018, more than 8 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: 6 Victoria Road, SA5 4SX
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so M and S Newsagents sits behind roughly 1,463 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,463 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 413 | 19% | ← M and S Newsagents | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 M and S Newsagents 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 M and S Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Hwyl School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Dole Food Service Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2021 |
| Cencora Alliance Healthcare Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Cae Deri Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Freshways Limited T/A Totally Welsh Distributors/Transporters | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Fforestfach Day Service Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about M and S Newsagents
What is M and S Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
M and S Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 9 May 2018.
Is M and S Newsagents safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was M and S Newsagents last inspected?
M and S Newsagents was last inspected on 9 May 2018, more than 8 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 M and S Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M and S Newsagents compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while M and S Newsagents holds a 4. 413 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects M and S Newsagents 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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