DE Richards and Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
DE Richards and Sons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 August 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: Unit 42b Swansea Market, Oxford Street, SA1 3PQ
How it compares in Swansea
That puts DE Richards and Sons 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% | ← DE Richards and Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 DE Richards and Sons 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 DE Richards and Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene's Sweetie Jar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2022 |
| Brontosaurus Vegan Lifestyle Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Choice Is Yours Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Caffe Lucia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2022 |
Questions about DE Richards and Sons
What is DE Richards and Sons's food hygiene rating?
DE Richards and Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 14 August 2025.
Is DE Richards and Sons 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was DE Richards and Sons last inspected?
DE Richards and Sons was last inspected on 14 August 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 DE Richards and Sons?
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 DE Richards and Sons compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and DE Richards and Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects DE Richards and Sons 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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