A Taste of Times Past food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
A Taste of Times Past holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 June 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: Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill, SA3 2EH
How it compares in Swansea
That puts A Taste of Times Past 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% | ← A Taste of Times Past | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 A Taste of Times Past 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 A Taste of Times Past, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shedhead Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Little Valley Bakery Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Shepherds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Premier Store - In Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Food Anarchy Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Three Cliffs Bay Caravan Park and Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Pennard Community Cupboard Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Coffee on the Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about A Taste of Times Past
What is A Taste of Times Past's food hygiene rating?
A Taste of Times Past has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 23 June 2022.
Is A Taste of Times Past 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A Taste of Times Past last inspected?
A Taste of Times Past was last inspected on 23 June 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 A Taste of Times Past?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 A Taste of Times Past compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and A Taste of Times Past is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects A Taste of Times Past 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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