Marks and Spencer Simply Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Swansea
Marks and Spencer Simply Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 January 2024, more than 2 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: Unit 7 Pontardulais Retail Pa, Pontardulais Road, SA5 4BA
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Marks and Spencer Simply Food 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% | ← Marks and Spencer Simply Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Marks and Spencer Simply Food 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 Marks and Spencer Simply Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Cadle Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Cencora Alliance Healthcare Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cheers Wine Merchants Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Blaen-Y-Maes Drop in Centre Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Blaenymaes Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Blaenymaes Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Marks and Spencer Simply Food
What is Marks and Spencer Simply Food's food hygiene rating?
Marks and Spencer Simply Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 11 January 2024.
Is Marks and Spencer Simply Food 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks and Spencer Simply Food last inspected?
Marks and Spencer Simply Food was last inspected on 11 January 2024, more than 2 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 Marks and Spencer Simply Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Marks and Spencer Simply Food compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Marks and Spencer Simply Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Marks and Spencer Simply Food 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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