Swansea Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
Swansea Food Centre 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 2 March 2020, 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: 227 High Street, SA1 1NY
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Swansea Food Centre 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% | ← Swansea Food Centre | |
| 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 Swansea Food Centre 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 Swansea Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2018 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| BT Swansea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Cafe Cwtch@Swansea Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Ask Italian inc. Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bonnie Rogues Swansea Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| Caffe Lucia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Swansea Food Centre
What is Swansea Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Swansea Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 2 March 2020.
Is Swansea Food Centre 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 Swansea Food Centre last inspected?
Swansea Food Centre was last inspected on 2 March 2020, 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 Swansea Food Centre?
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 Swansea Food Centre compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Swansea Food Centre holds a 4. 413 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Swansea Food Centre 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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