ESS Government Services food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swansea
ESS Government Services holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Driver And Vehicle Licensing Agency, Long View Road, SA6 7JL
How it compares in Swansea
That puts ESS Government Services 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% | ← ESS Government Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 ESS Government Services 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 ESS Government Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bocs Bwyd Clase Primary Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2022 |
| Clase Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Clase Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Clase Primary school Afterschool club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2022 |
| Clase Caemawr Family Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Cod Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Big News Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2018 |
| Cafe Memo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about ESS Government Services
What is ESS Government Services's food hygiene rating?
ESS Government Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 19 December 2025.
Is ESS Government Services 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ESS Government Services last inspected?
ESS Government Services was last inspected on 19 December 2025, 6 months 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 ESS Government Services?
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 ESS Government Services compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and ESS Government Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects ESS Government Services 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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