The Halfway food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
The Halfway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 January 2013, more than 13 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: 226 Carmel Road, SA1 7LD
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so The Halfway sits behind roughly 1,463 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,463 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 413 | 19% | ← The Halfway | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Halfway 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 Halfway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonymaen House Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Colliers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cefn Hengoed Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Cwm Glas Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2017 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Colwyn Avenue Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Coffee Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about The Halfway
What is The Halfway's food hygiene rating?
The Halfway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 30 January 2013.
Is The Halfway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Halfway last inspected?
The Halfway was last inspected on 30 January 2013, more than 13 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 The Halfway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Halfway compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while The Halfway holds a 4. 413 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects The Halfway 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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