Big Shop Oxwich food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swansea
Big Shop Oxwich 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 14 August 2025, 10 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: Beach Shop 1, SA3 1LS
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Big Shop Oxwich 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% | ← Big Shop Oxwich | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Big Shop Oxwich 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 Big Shop Oxwich, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dunes Gift Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2025 |
| Beach House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Little Shop Oxwich Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Oxwich Bay Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Big Shop Oxwich
What is Big Shop Oxwich's food hygiene rating?
Big Shop Oxwich has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Big Shop Oxwich 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 Big Shop Oxwich last inspected?
Big Shop Oxwich was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 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 Big Shop Oxwich?
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 Big Shop Oxwich compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Big Shop Oxwich is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Big Shop Oxwich 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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