The Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swansea
The Ship Inn 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: Ship Inn, SA3 1NN
How it compares in Swansea
That puts The Ship Inn among the 1,463 places in Swansea holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,463 | 68% | ← The Ship Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 413 | 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 The Ship Inn 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 The Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smugglers Beach Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| The Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Captains Table Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Smugglers Gift Shop Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| TY Borfa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Seafarer Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2025 |
| Carreglwyd Caravan and Camping Site Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2018 |
| Highfields Holiday Park Shop Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about The Ship Inn
What is The Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 19 March 2026.
Is The Ship Inn 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 The Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 The Ship Inn?
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 The Ship Inn compare to other places in Swansea?
68% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and The Ship Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects The Ship Inn 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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