Lolek food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swansea
Lolek 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 9 May 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: 35 Castle Street, SA1 1HZ
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Lolek 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% | ← Lolek | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lolek 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 Lolek, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| BT Swansea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Ask Italian inc. Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bonnie Rogues Swansea Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2018 |
| Bambu Beach Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2014 |
| Caffe Lucia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Lolek
What is Lolek's food hygiene rating?
Lolek has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Lolek 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 Lolek last inspected?
Lolek was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 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 Lolek?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lolek compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Lolek is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Lolek 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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