The Swell food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
The Swell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Swn Y Mor 4 Cambrian Terrace, Saundersfoot, SA69 9ER
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Swell among the 1,436 places in Pembrokeshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,436 | 78% | ← The Swell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 477 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 Very 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 The Swell 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 The Swell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periwinkle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Chock Shop Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Harold O’Vinegars Seafood Deli Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Ocean Beach Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Odleys Gelato Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Pembrokeshire Pasty & Pie Co Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Kookaba Saundersfoot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Ecoast Pembrokeshire Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about The Swell
What is The Swell's food hygiene rating?
The Swell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 27 October 2025.
Is The Swell 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Swell last inspected?
The Swell was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pembrokeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Swell compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Swell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Swell 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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