SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Swansea
SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 19 October 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: 63 Lime Street, SA4 4EE
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank) 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 | 412 | 19% | ← SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & 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 SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Candy Store Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Fully Loaded by Food Anarchy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Gorseinon Premier Store Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Jenkins Bakery Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Gorseinon Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2018 |
| Llwchwr Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2019 |
Questions about SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank)
What is SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank)'s food hygiene rating?
SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 19 October 2021.
Is SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank) 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank) last inspected?
SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank) was last inspected on 19 October 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 SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank) compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank) holds a 4. 412 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & 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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