Mint of Mumbles food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swansea
Mint of Mumbles holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 16 February 2026, 4 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: 602 Mumbles Road, SA3 4DL
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Mint of Mumbles sits behind roughly 1,463 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,463 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 413 | 19% | ← Mint of Mumbles | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mint of Mumbles 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 Mint of Mumbles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai-Dee Cuisine Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2025 |
| The Lighthouse Other catering premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Oyster House Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Joes Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Bistrot Pierre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Croeso Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Prezzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
Questions about Mint of Mumbles
What is Mint of Mumbles's food hygiene rating?
Mint of Mumbles has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 16 February 2026.
Is Mint of Mumbles 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mint of Mumbles last inspected?
Mint of Mumbles was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 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 Mint of Mumbles?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Mint of Mumbles compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Mint of Mumbles holds a 4. 413 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Mint of Mumbles 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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