On The Rocks food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swansea
On The Rocks 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 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Old Lifeboat Cottage, Mumbles Road, SA3 4EN
How it compares in Swansea
That puts On The Rocks 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% | ← On The Rocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 On The Rocks 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 On The Rocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Hut Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| Fortes Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Chai Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Verdi's Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Mes Enfants Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Mumbles Yacht Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2018 |
| Pilot Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2015 |
| Kingfisher III C17360 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2022 |
Questions about On The Rocks
What is On The Rocks's food hygiene rating?
On The Rocks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 4 December 2024.
Is On The Rocks 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 On The Rocks last inspected?
On The Rocks was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 On The Rocks?
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 On The Rocks compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and On The Rocks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects On The Rocks 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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