Student's Union Bars food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
Student's Union Bars holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 6 February 2023, more than 3 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: Rebound University Of Wales Swansea, SA2 8PP
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Student's Union Bars sits behind roughly 1,464 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,464 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ← Student's Union Bars | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Student's Union Bars 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 Student's Union Bars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blas WNPS Swimming Pool Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Brynmill Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bishop Gore Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Clwb Gofal Bryn y Mor School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Co-op Sketty Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Cricketers' Blend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Celebration Cakes Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Student's Union Bars
What is Student's Union Bars's food hygiene rating?
Student's Union Bars has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 6 February 2023.
Is Student's Union Bars 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Student's Union Bars last inspected?
Student's Union Bars was last inspected on 6 February 2023, more than 3 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 Student's Union Bars?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Student's Union Bars compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Student's Union Bars holds a 4. 412 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Student's Union Bars 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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