Birchgrove Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swansea
Birchgrove Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Birchgrove Primary School was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Birchgrove Primary School, Heol Nant Bran, SA7 9LS
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Birchgrove Primary School 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% | ← Birchgrove Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Birchgrove Primary School 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 Birchgrove Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove Mini Market and Post Office Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Birchgrove Special Needs Centre Other catering premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Birchgrove Community Foodbank Other catering premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
| Birchgrove Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Birchgrove Dairy Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2014 |
| Accomplish/keys group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
| Bowen Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
Questions about Birchgrove Primary School
What is Birchgrove Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Birchgrove Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Birchgrove Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birchgrove Primary School last inspected?
Birchgrove Primary School was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swansea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birchgrove Primary School?
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 Birchgrove Primary School compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Birchgrove Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Birchgrove Primary School 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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