North Hill Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
North Hill Stores holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 November 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: 1 Berwick Terrace, SA1 6XT
How it compares in Swansea
A 2 is rare: only 27 of 2,137 rated places in Swansea score this low, about one in 79. 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% | ← North Hill Stores | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 North Hill Stores the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 North Hill Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Cwtch@Swansea Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| African Food and Spices Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2025 |
| Brothers House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2018 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Cafe Memo's Swansea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Caffe Lucia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about North Hill Stores
What is North Hill Stores's food hygiene rating?
North Hill Stores has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Swansea Council on 24 November 2021.
Is North Hill Stores safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 North Hill Stores last inspected?
North Hill Stores was last inspected on 24 November 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 North Hill Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Hill Stores compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while North Hill Stores holds a 2. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects North Hill Stores 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 2 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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