Chartwells Catering at Swansea University food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swansea
Chartwells Catering at Swansea University holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 October 2025, 9 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: Singleton Campus, Singleton Park, SA2 8PP
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Chartwells Catering at Swansea University 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% | ← Chartwells Catering at Swansea University | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Chartwells Catering at Swansea University 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 Chartwells Catering at Swansea University, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blas WNPS Swimming Pool Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Brynmill Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Clwb Gofal Bryn y Mor School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Cricketers' Blend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bishop Gore Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Co-op Sketty Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Celebration Cakes Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Chartwells Catering at Swansea University
What is Chartwells Catering at Swansea University's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells Catering at Swansea University has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Chartwells Catering at Swansea University 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chartwells Catering at Swansea University last inspected?
Chartwells Catering at Swansea University was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Chartwells Catering at Swansea University?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells Catering at Swansea University compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Chartwells Catering at Swansea University holds a 4. 413 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Chartwells Catering at Swansea University 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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