Birchgrove Community Foodbank food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Swansea
Birchgrove Community Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2021, more than 4 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: Birchgrove Community Foodbank, Lon Gwesyn, SA7 9LD
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Birchgrove Community Foodbank 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% | ← Birchgrove Community Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Birchgrove Community Foodbank 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 Birchgrove Community Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove Special Needs Centre Other catering premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Birchgrove Mini Market and Post Office Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Birchgrove Dairy Distributors/Transporters | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2014 |
| Birchgrove Comprehensive School School/college/university | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Birchgrove Primary School School/college/university | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Accomplish/keys group Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
| Bowen Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
Questions about Birchgrove Community Foodbank
What is Birchgrove Community Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Birchgrove Community Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 24 November 2021.
Is Birchgrove Community Foodbank 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birchgrove Community Foodbank last inspected?
Birchgrove Community Foodbank was last inspected on 24 November 2021, more than 4 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 Birchgrove Community Foodbank?
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 Birchgrove Community Foodbank compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Birchgrove Community Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Birchgrove Community Foodbank 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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