Microlot by Mumbles Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swansea
Microlot by Mumbles Coffee holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 6 July 2022, 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: 28 Dunns Lane, SA3 4AA
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Microlot by Mumbles Coffee 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% | ← Microlot by Mumbles Coffee | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Microlot by Mumbles Coffee 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 Microlot by Mumbles Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
| Mumbles Methodist Day Centre Caring Premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2016 |
| Oystermouth Country Markets Ltd Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Boo's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Marks and Spencers Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Mumbles Fine Wines Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| Olives and Oils Delicatessen Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Johnnies Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Microlot by Mumbles Coffee
What is Microlot by Mumbles Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Microlot by Mumbles Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 6 July 2022.
Is Microlot by Mumbles Coffee 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Microlot by Mumbles Coffee last inspected?
Microlot by Mumbles Coffee was last inspected on 6 July 2022, 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 Microlot by Mumbles Coffee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Microlot by Mumbles Coffee compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Microlot by Mumbles Coffee holds a 4. 412 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Microlot by Mumbles Coffee 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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