Three Compasses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
Three Compasses holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 11 February 2005, more than 21 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: 9 Hebron Road, SA6 5EJ
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Three Compasses sits behind roughly 1,464 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,464 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ← Three Compasses | |
| 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 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 Three Compasses 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 Three Compasses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Fach Day Nursery Caring Premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Greet n Eat Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Clydach Infants School School/college/university | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Clydach Junior School School/college/university | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2015 |
| Aspire Support Options Caring Premises | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2018 |
| Glynderwen House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Craigfelen Alpha Tots School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2018 |
Questions about Three Compasses
What is Three Compasses's food hygiene rating?
Three Compasses has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 11 February 2005.
Is Three Compasses 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Three Compasses last inspected?
Three Compasses was last inspected on 11 February 2005, more than 21 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 Three Compasses?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Three Compasses compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Three Compasses holds a 4. 412 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Three Compasses 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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