Dole Food Service food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Swansea
Dole Food Service holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 February 2023, 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: Cardigan House, Europa Way, SA5 4DE
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Dole Food Service 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% | ← Dole Food Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dole Food Service 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 Dole Food Service, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cencora Alliance Healthcare Other catering premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cheers Wine Merchants Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Cadle Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Clwb Hwyl School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| CK's Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Caereithin Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Dole Food Service
What is Dole Food Service's food hygiene rating?
Dole Food Service has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 15 February 2023.
Is Dole Food Service 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dole Food Service last inspected?
Dole Food Service was last inspected on 15 February 2023, 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 Dole Food Service?
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 Dole Food Service compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Dole Food Service is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Dole Food Service 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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