Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rotherham
Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office 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 4 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 52-54 Station Street, Swinton, S64 8PZ
How it compares in Rotherham
In Rotherham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office sits behind roughly 1,785 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,785 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ← Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office 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 Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Charlie Rays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Cinamon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Charles Street Community Centre Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| C.Butterfield & Sons Ltd. Other catering premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
| All Children Great & Small Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office
What is Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rotherham Council on 4 April 2024.
Is Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office 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 Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office last inspected?
Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office was last inspected on 4 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, while Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office holds a 4. 149 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Swinton Convenience Store & Post Office 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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