Mumbales food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
Mumbales holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 27 September 2022, more than 3 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: 56 Newton Road, SA3 4BQ
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Mumbales 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% | ← Mumbales | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mumbales 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 Mumbales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club Oystermouth Primary Schoo School/college/university | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2004 |
| Oystermouth Primary School School/college/university | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Nok Nok Authentic Thai Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Johnnies Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Marks and Spencers Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Olives and Oils Delicatessen Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
| [email protected] Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about Mumbales
What is Mumbales's food hygiene rating?
Mumbales has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 27 September 2022.
Is Mumbales 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mumbales last inspected?
Mumbales was last inspected on 27 September 2022, more than 3 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 Mumbales?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mumbales compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Mumbales holds a 4. 412 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Mumbales 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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