The Potters Wheel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
The Potters Wheel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 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: The Potters Wheel, 85-86 The Kingsway, SA1 5JE
How it compares in Swansea
That puts The Potters Wheel 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 Potters Wheel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Potters Wheel 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 Potters Wheel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bouchon De Rossi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cafe Ark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cafe Memo's Swansea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Cha Cha Stall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| African Food and Spices Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The Potters Wheel
What is The Potters Wheel's food hygiene rating?
The Potters Wheel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 20 October 2025.
Is The Potters Wheel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Potters Wheel last inspected?
The Potters Wheel was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 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 Potters Wheel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Potters Wheel compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and The Potters Wheel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects The Potters Wheel 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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