Farmco food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
Farmco holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 April 2024, more than 2 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: Unit A1 Kingsbridge Business Park, Mardy Trading Estate, SA4 4HJ
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Farmco sits behind roughly 1,877 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,465 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 208 | 10% | ← Farmco | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Farmco 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 Farmco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| Daisy Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Gorseinon Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Llwchwr Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2019 |
| Gowerton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Gowerton RFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Asda Customer Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2018 |
Questions about Farmco
What is Farmco's food hygiene rating?
Farmco has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Swansea Council on 10 April 2024.
Is Farmco safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Farmco last inspected?
Farmco was last inspected on 10 April 2024, more than 2 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 Farmco?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Farmco compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Farmco holds a 3. 208 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Farmco 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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