Pilot Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
Pilot Inn 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 16 January 2015, more than 11 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: 726 Mumbles Road, SA3 4EL
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Pilot Inn 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% | ← Pilot Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Pilot Inn 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 Pilot Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mes Enfants Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Mumbles Yacht Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2018 |
| Verdi's Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Chai Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Kingfisher III C17360 Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2022 |
| Trams @ Mumbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2025 |
| The Lighthouse Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| On The Rocks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Pilot Inn
What is Pilot Inn's food hygiene rating?
Pilot Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 16 January 2015.
Is Pilot Inn 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 Pilot Inn last inspected?
Pilot Inn was last inspected on 16 January 2015, more than 11 years 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 Pilot Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Pilot Inn compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Pilot Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Pilot Inn 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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