The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swansea
The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 2 Minster Court, Minster Close, SA6 8RN
How it compares in Swansea
That puts The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge 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% | ← The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 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 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 The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge 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 The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic Vapours Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Andrea Studt Breakfast Unit Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Andrea Studt Refreshment Unit Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Colliers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Centre Point Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2017 |
Questions about The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge
What is The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 30 January 2026.
Is The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge last inspected?
The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 months 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 The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge?
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 The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge 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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