The Coracle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
The Coracle holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2004, 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: The Coracle, Conway Road, SA5 7BA
How it compares in Swansea
That puts The Coracle 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% | ← The Coracle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Coracle 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 The Coracle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercups Clwyd Flying Start Caring Premises | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Caereithin Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Burlais Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| CK's Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Brynhyfryd Primary School East (Juniors) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Blaenymaes Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Blaen-Y-Maes Drop in Centre Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
Questions about The Coracle
What is The Coracle's food hygiene rating?
The Coracle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 27 January 2004.
Is The Coracle 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Coracle last inspected?
The Coracle was last inspected on 27 January 2004, 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 The Coracle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coracle compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and The Coracle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects The Coracle 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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