R D Shepherds food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
R D Shepherds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2019, more than 7 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: 110 High Street, SA4 4BR
How it compares in Swansea
That puts R D Shepherds 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% | ← R D Shepherds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 R D Shepherds 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 R D Shepherds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Loaded by Food Anarchy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| American Candy Store Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Gorseinon Premier Store Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Jenkins Bakery Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2018 |
| Gorseinon Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Llwchwr Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2019 |
Questions about R D Shepherds
What is R D Shepherds's food hygiene rating?
R D Shepherds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 25 February 2019.
Is R D Shepherds 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was R D Shepherds last inspected?
R D Shepherds was last inspected on 25 February 2019, more than 7 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 R D Shepherds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 R D Shepherds compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and R D Shepherds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects R D Shepherds 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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