Howells Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
Howells Butchers 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 28 February 2008, more than 18 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: Unit 15, Crofty Industrial Estate, SA4 3RS
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Howells Butchers 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% | ← Howells Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Howells Butchers 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 Howells Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gower Events inc. Bwyta Fach Other catering premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Gower Dough Co/ Ruby/ Saffie/Amber/Emmie Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| GGs Mobile Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Gower Brewery Company Limited Manufacturers/packers | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Gower Brewery Company Limited - Mobile Mobile caterer | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| Crofty Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Gower Coast Seafood Trailer Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Crofty Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Howells Butchers
What is Howells Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Howells Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 28 February 2008.
Is Howells Butchers 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 Howells Butchers last inspected?
Howells Butchers was last inspected on 28 February 2008, more than 18 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 Howells Butchers?
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 Howells Butchers compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Howells Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Howells Butchers 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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