LML Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
LML Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 29 November 2023, more than 2 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: 156 St Teilo Street, SA4 8RA
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so LML Convenience Store 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 | 412 | 19% | ← LML Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 LML Convenience Store 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 LML Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 March 2026 |
| A Taste Of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Dulais Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Golden Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2025 |
| Pitter Patter Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Bec the Bake Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Pauly's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Pontarddulais Area Food Bank Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
Questions about LML Convenience Store
What is LML Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
LML Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 29 November 2023.
Is LML Convenience Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was LML Convenience Store last inspected?
LML Convenience Store was last inspected on 29 November 2023, more than 2 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 LML Convenience Store?
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 LML Convenience Store compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while LML Convenience Store holds a 4. 412 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects LML Convenience Store 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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