Bowen Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
Bowen Arms 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 7 December 2025, 7 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: 4 Birchgrove Road, SA7 9JR
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Bowen Arms 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% | ← Bowen Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 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 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 Bowen Arms 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 Bowen Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
| Birchgrove Dairy Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2014 |
| Accomplish/keys group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Birchgrove Special Needs Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Birchgrove Community Foodbank Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
| Birchgrove Mini Market and Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Birchgrove Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Birchgrove Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Bowen Arms
What is Bowen Arms's food hygiene rating?
Bowen Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 7 December 2025.
Is Bowen Arms 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 Bowen Arms last inspected?
Bowen Arms was last inspected on 7 December 2025, 7 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 Bowen Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bowen Arms compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Bowen Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Bowen Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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Bowen Arms is one of 21 rated food businesses in Birchgrove. See every hygiene rating in Birchgrove →
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