Old Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
Old Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 July 2023, 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: Swansea Road, SA9 4AQ
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Old Inn among the 1,464 places in Swansea holding top marks, 69% 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 | 1,464 | 69% | ← Old Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 Old Inn 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 Old Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Lidl Supermarkets Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Fresh2Lips Catering Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Hazza Treatz Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Cwmtawe Community School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2017 |
| Pontardawe Rugby Club and Scrum 5 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Little Steps Childcare Centre Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Old Inn
What is Old Inn's food hygiene rating?
Old Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 20 July 2023.
Is Old Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Inn last inspected?
Old Inn was last inspected on 20 July 2023, 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 Old Inn?
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 Old Inn compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Old Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Old Inn 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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