Waterloo Stores food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
Waterloo Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 March 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: 2 Western Lane, SA3 4DX
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Waterloo Stores among the 1,463 places in Swansea holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,463 | 68% | ← Waterloo Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 413 | 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 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 Waterloo Stores 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 Waterloo Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse Other catering premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Thai-Dee Cuisine Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2025 |
| Kingfisher III C17360 Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2022 |
| Oyster House Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Joes Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Bistrot Pierre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Croeso Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Waterloo Stores
What is Waterloo Stores's food hygiene rating?
Waterloo Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 2 March 2022.
Is Waterloo Stores 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waterloo Stores last inspected?
Waterloo Stores was last inspected on 2 March 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 Waterloo Stores?
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 Waterloo Stores compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Waterloo Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Waterloo Stores 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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