Swanwick Railway Cafe food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Fareham
Swanwick Railway Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 12 June 2025, 13 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: Mobile Catering Site, Swanwick Railway Station, Botley Road
How it compares in Fareham
In Fareham, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Swanwick Railway Cafe sits behind roughly 619 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 619 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Swanwick Railway Cafe | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Swanwick Railway Cafe 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 Swanwick Railway Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2468group Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Hamble Heights Caring Premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Domino'S Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bp Oil Uk Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Co-Op Welcome Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| 365 Nutrition Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Fabulous Bakers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| A & T Cooper Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
Questions about Swanwick Railway Cafe
What is Swanwick Railway Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Swanwick Railway Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Fareham Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Swanwick Railway Cafe 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swanwick Railway Cafe last inspected?
Swanwick Railway Cafe was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fareham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swanwick Railway Cafe?
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 Swanwick Railway Cafe compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, while Swanwick Railway Cafe holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Swanwick Railway Cafe 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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