King Edward Road Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
King Edward Road 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 21 October 2024, 20 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: 69 King Edwards Road, SA1 4LX
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so King Edward Road 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% | ← King Edward Road 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 King Edward Road 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 King Edward Road Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Gofal Bryn y Mor School/college/university | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Brewstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Brynmill Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Asian Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Bamboo Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bar St James Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Christchurch Community Cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about King Edward Road Convenience Store
What is King Edward Road Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
King Edward Road Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 21 October 2024.
Is King Edward Road 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 King Edward Road Convenience Store last inspected?
King Edward Road Convenience Store was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 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 King Edward Road Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does King Edward Road 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 King Edward Road Convenience Store holds a 4. 412 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects King Edward Road 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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