Woodford Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
Woodford Stores 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 December 2003, more than 22 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: 54 Woodford Road, SA5 5PY
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Woodford Stores 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 | 412 | 19% | ← Woodford Stores | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Woodford Stores 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 Woodford Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaen-Y-Maes Drop in Centre Distributors/Transporters | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Blaenymaes Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Blaenymaes Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Butterflies Flying Start Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Cadle Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Caereithin Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Woodford Stores
What is Woodford Stores's food hygiene rating?
Woodford Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 12 December 2003.
Is Woodford Stores 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 Woodford Stores last inspected?
Woodford Stores was last inspected on 12 December 2003, more than 22 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 Woodford Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodford Stores compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Woodford Stores holds a 4. 412 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Woodford Stores 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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