Gower College food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swansea
Gower College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 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: Swansea College Of Education, Tycoch Road, SA2 9EB
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Gower College 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% | ← Gower College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gower College 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 Gower College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Sketty Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Anannya Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Bloomfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cefn Coed Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Cockett Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Bishop Gore Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Beechwood Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Celebration Cakes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Gower College
What is Gower College's food hygiene rating?
Gower College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Gower College 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gower College last inspected?
Gower College was last inspected on 21 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 Gower College?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gower College compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Gower College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Gower College 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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