Masala Bazaar Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
Masala Bazaar Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 November 2022, more than 3 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: 160 St Helens Road, SA1 4DQ
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Masala Bazaar Ltd sits behind roughly 1,877 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,465 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 208 | 10% | ← Masala Bazaar Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Masala Bazaar Ltd 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 Masala Bazaar Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bouchon De Rossi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2021 |
| Brunswick Methodist Church Other catering premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Cafe Ark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| April Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Cafe Memo's Swansea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cha Cha Stall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Masala Bazaar Ltd
What is Masala Bazaar Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Masala Bazaar Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Swansea Council on 2 November 2022.
Is Masala Bazaar Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Masala Bazaar Ltd last inspected?
Masala Bazaar Ltd was last inspected on 2 November 2022, more than 3 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 Masala Bazaar Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masala Bazaar Ltd compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Masala Bazaar Ltd holds a 3. 208 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Masala Bazaar Ltd 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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