Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
Masons Arms holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Masons Arms was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Masons Arms, Rhydypandy Road, SA6 6PB
How it compares in Swansea
A 1 is rare: only 20 of 2,137 rated places in Swansea score this low, about one in 107. By contrast 69% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,464 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ← Masons Arms | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Masons Arms the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Masons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock And Fountain Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2004 |
| Craigfelen Alpha Tots School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2018 |
| Craigfelen Caterpillars Flying Start Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Craigfelen Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Sunnybank Workmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2005 |
| Aspire Support Options Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2018 |
| New Cod on the Block Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Spice Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Masons Arms
What is Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Swansea Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Masons Arms safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Masons Arms last inspected?
Masons Arms was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month 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 Masons Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masons Arms compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Masons Arms holds a 1. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Masons Arms 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Swansea, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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