Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swansea
Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe 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 11 February 2025, 17 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: Upper Killay Congregational Church, Gower Road, SA2 7EX
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe 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% | ← Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe 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 Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cila Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| MFG Dunvant Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2019 |
| Dunvant Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Full Moon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Fairwood Park Golf Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2021 |
| Co-operative Wholesale Service Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Davies of Mumbles Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Dunvant Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe
What is Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe 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 Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe last inspected?
Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 months 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 Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Upper Killay Congregational Church t/a Pines Community Cafe 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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