Marquis Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
Marquis Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 January 2026, 5 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: Marquis Arms, Carmarthen Road, SA5 4AA
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Marquis Arms 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% | ← Marquis Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Marquis Arms 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 Marquis Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheers Wine Merchants Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Caereithin Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Cadle Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| CK's Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Buttercups Clwyd Flying Start Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Clwyd Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
Questions about Marquis Arms
What is Marquis Arms's food hygiene rating?
Marquis Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 17 January 2026.
Is Marquis Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marquis Arms last inspected?
Marquis Arms was last inspected on 17 January 2026, 5 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 Marquis Arms?
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 Marquis Arms compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Marquis Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Marquis Arms 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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