Simpli Foods Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Swansea
Simpli Foods Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the distributor that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 17 October 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: 22 Richardson Street, SA1 3JE
How it compares in Swansea
A 2 is rare: only 27 of 2,137 rated places in Swansea score this low, about one in 79. By contrast 69% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,464 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ← Simpli Foods Ltd | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Simpli Foods Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Simpli Foods Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Methodist Church Other catering premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| April Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bouchon De Rossi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2021 |
| Cafe Ark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Common Meeple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Badminton Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Simpli Foods Ltd
What is Simpli Foods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Simpli Foods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Swansea Council on 17 October 2022.
Is Simpli Foods Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The distributor is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Simpli Foods Ltd last inspected?
Simpli Foods Ltd was last inspected on 17 October 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 Simpli Foods Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simpli Foods Ltd compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Simpli Foods Ltd holds a 2. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Simpli Foods Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Swansea, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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