The Valley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
The Valley 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 30 March 2026, 3 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: 41 Bishopston Road, SA3 3EJ
How it compares in Swansea
That puts The Valley among the 1,463 places in Swansea holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,463 | 68% | ← The Valley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 Valley 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 Valley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Cottage B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2018 |
| Bishopston After School Club School/college/university | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Bishopston Primary School School/college/university | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| The Co-operative Food Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Gower Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bishopston Comprehensive School School/college/university | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Northway Garage Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Murton Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about The Valley
What is The Valley's food hygiene rating?
The Valley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 30 March 2026.
Is The Valley 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 Valley last inspected?
The Valley was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 The Valley?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Valley compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and The Valley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects The Valley 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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