Mark Swistun Shell Fish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
Mark Swistun Shell Fish holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 March 2024, more than 2 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 20b, SA4 3RS
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Mark Swistun Shell Fish sits behind roughly 1,463 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,463 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 413 | 19% | ← Mark Swistun Shell Fish | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Mark Swistun Shell Fish 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 Mark Swistun Shell Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| GGs Mobile Other catering premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Gower Events inc. Bwyta Fach Other catering premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Gower Brewery Company Limited - Mobile Mobile caterer | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| Howells Butchers Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2008 |
| Gower Brewery Company Limited Manufacturers/packers | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Crofty Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Gower Coast Seafood Trailer Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Gower Coast Seafoods Mobile Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Mark Swistun Shell Fish
What is Mark Swistun Shell Fish's food hygiene rating?
Mark Swistun Shell Fish has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 12 March 2024.
Is Mark Swistun Shell Fish safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mark Swistun Shell Fish last inspected?
Mark Swistun Shell Fish was last inspected on 12 March 2024, more than 2 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 Mark Swistun Shell Fish?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mark Swistun Shell Fish compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Mark Swistun Shell Fish holds a 4. 413 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Mark Swistun Shell Fish 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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