Varsity Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
Varsity Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 August 2014, 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: 86 Brynymor Road, SA1 4JE
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Varsity Stores 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% | ← Varsity Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Varsity Stores 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 Varsity Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Asian Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Common Meeple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| April Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Brunswick Methodist Church Other catering premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Christchurch Community Cafe Other catering premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Christchurch Primary School School/college/university | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Badminton Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
Questions about Varsity Stores
What is Varsity Stores's food hygiene rating?
Varsity Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 11 August 2014.
Is Varsity Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Varsity Stores last inspected?
Varsity Stores was last inspected on 11 August 2014, 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 Varsity Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Varsity Stores compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Varsity Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Varsity Stores 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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