Colwyn Avenue Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
Colwyn Avenue Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 143 Colwyn Avenue, SA1 7EN
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Colwyn Avenue Post Office among the 1,464 places in Swansea holding top marks, 69% 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 | 1,464 | 69% | ← Colwyn Avenue Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Colwyn Avenue Post Office 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 Colwyn Avenue Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Cefn Hengoed Comprehensive School School/college/university | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bonymaen House Care Centre Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bonymaen Community Cwtch inc Little Tots Session/ Creative Me/ Holiday Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bonymaen Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2022 |
| Colliers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Caitlins Coffee Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bonymaen Chip Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Colwyn Avenue Post Office
What is Colwyn Avenue Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Colwyn Avenue Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Colwyn Avenue Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Colwyn Avenue Post Office last inspected?
Colwyn Avenue Post Office was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 Colwyn Avenue Post Office?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Colwyn Avenue Post Office compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Colwyn Avenue Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Colwyn Avenue Post Office 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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