Level 256 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
Level 256 holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 November 2025, 8 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: 7-8 Caer St, SA1 3PP
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Level 256 sits behind roughly 1,876 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,463 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 413 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 10% | ← Level 256 | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Level 256 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 Level 256, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Italian inc. Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bonnie Rogues Swansea Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| Bambu Beach Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2014 |
| BT Swansea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Caffe Lucia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Choice Is Yours Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Level 256
What is Level 256's food hygiene rating?
Level 256 has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Swansea Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Level 256 safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Level 256 last inspected?
Level 256 was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 8 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 Level 256?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Level 256 compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Level 256 holds a 3. 209 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Level 256 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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