Food Hygiene Ratings in Swansea

2,438 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 69.5% rated "very good".

2,438
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
26
Rated 0 or 1
69.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good69.5%1,471
Good18.3%387
Satisfactory9.6%203
Improvement Needed1.4%30
Major Improvement1.0%22
Urgent Improvement0.2%4

Business types

Retailers - other68728.2%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen55922.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop25810.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub2128.7%
Caring Premises1757.2%
Other catering premises1626.6%
School/college/university1265.2%
Mobile caterer984.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Swansea are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 2,438 registered food businesses for Swansea. Of these, 2,117 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 69.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 26 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Clydach TandooriSA6 5EJ0May 18, 2026
KebabwallaSA1 2HW0Jul 16, 2026
Killay SpiceSA2 7AJ0Jun 17, 2026
Maison De MasalaSA1 2AS0Feb 24, 2026
Chaiyaphum limitedSA1 3UL1Sep 17, 2026
Chick o landSA1 1EG1May 24, 2026
DosilakSA1 1LE1Aug 26, 2026
Dulais Kebab LtdSA4 8PQ1Aug 25, 2026
EleenSA1 4AW1May 19, 2026
Imperial DragonSA6 8BQ1Oct 22, 2025
Jack Murphys UplandsSA2 0NP1Sep 11, 2026
Little Welsh Valley MeatsSA5 1Nov 11, 2009
Masons ArmsSA6 6PB1May 12, 2026
SparSA5 BD1Aug 05, 2026
Station HotelSA4 4BX1Jun 06, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Swansea have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,471 food businesses in Swansea with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 69.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Swansea?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Swansea?+

Inspection frequency in Swansea depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies