The Sandwich Box food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swansea
The Sandwich Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2025, 11 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: 78 Pen Y Graig Road, SA1 6JZ
How it compares in Swansea
That puts The Sandwich Box among the 1,463 places in Swansea holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,463 | 68% | ← The Sandwich Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 413 | 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 The Sandwich Box 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 The Sandwich Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2021 |
| Beechwood Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Bar St James Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| African Food and Spices Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2025 |
| Chillis of Uplands Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Brunswick Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| April Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about The Sandwich Box
What is The Sandwich Box's food hygiene rating?
The Sandwich Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 18 July 2025.
Is The Sandwich Box 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandwich Box last inspected?
The Sandwich Box was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 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 The Sandwich Box?
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 The Sandwich Box compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and The Sandwich Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects The Sandwich Box 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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