Macro Shack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swansea
Macro Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2025, 16 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: 8 Orchard Street, SA1 5AG
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Macro Shack 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% | ← Macro Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Macro Shack 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 Macro Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2018 |
| BT Swansea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Caffe Lucia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Ask Italian inc. Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bonnie Rogues Swansea Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
Questions about Macro Shack
What is Macro Shack's food hygiene rating?
Macro Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Macro Shack 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Macro Shack last inspected?
Macro Shack was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 Macro Shack?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Macro Shack compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Macro Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Macro Shack 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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