Howells Road food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swansea
Howells Road holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 25 October 2007, more than 18 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: 14 Howells Road, SA2 7SX
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Howells Road 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% | ← Howells Road | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Howells Road 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 Howells Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunvant Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Full Moon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Dunvant Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Dunvant Primary Wrap Around Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Dunvant Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Wholesale Service Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Davies of Mumbles Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Hendrefoilan Primary Wraparound School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
Questions about Howells Road
What is Howells Road's food hygiene rating?
Howells Road has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 25 October 2007.
Is Howells Road 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Howells Road last inspected?
Howells Road was last inspected on 25 October 2007, more than 18 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 Howells Road?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Howells Road compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Howells Road holds a 4. 412 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Howells Road 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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