Swan Supermarket Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Birmingham
Swan Supermarket Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 October 2016, more than 9 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: 1719-1721 Coventry Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1DT
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Swan Supermarket Ltd sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Swan Supermarket Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Swan Supermarket Ltd 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 Swan Supermarket Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99p Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2012 |
| B P Shopping Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2009 |
| Abbi'S Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2017 |
| 2 Ms Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2009 |
| Atholl Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Amington Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| B & B News Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
Questions about Swan Supermarket Ltd
What is Swan Supermarket Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Swan Supermarket Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 20 October 2016.
Is Swan Supermarket Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swan Supermarket Ltd last inspected?
Swan Supermarket Ltd was last inspected on 20 October 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swan Supermarket Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swan Supermarket Ltd compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Swan Supermarket Ltd holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Swan Supermarket Ltd 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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Swan Supermarket Ltd is one of 215 rated food businesses in South Yardley. See every hygiene rating in South Yardley →
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