Hippos food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
Hippos holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 7 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: 207 High Street, SA1 1PE
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Hippos 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 | 413 | 19% | ← Hippos | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hippos 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 Hippos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Cafe Cwtch@Swansea Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2018 |
| BT Swansea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Ask Italian inc. Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bonnie Rogues Swansea Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| African Food and Spices Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2025 |
| Caffe Lucia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Hippos
What is Hippos's food hygiene rating?
Hippos has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 7 September 2022.
Is Hippos 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hippos last inspected?
Hippos was last inspected on 7 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 Hippos?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hippos compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Hippos holds a 4. 413 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Hippos 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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