Newton News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swansea
Newton News 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 18 January 2016, more than 10 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: 46 Southward Lane, SA3 4QD
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Newton News 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% | ← Newton News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Newton News 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 Newton News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Grange Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Newton Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Brynfield Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Newton Primary School School/college/university | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Ty Laura Caring Premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2019 |
| Pop Up Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Hole In The Wall Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Langland Cove Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
Questions about Newton News
What is Newton News's food hygiene rating?
Newton News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 18 January 2016.
Is Newton News 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 Newton News last inspected?
Newton News was last inspected on 18 January 2016, more than 10 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 Newton News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Newton News compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Newton News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Newton News 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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