The New Slow Boat

City Centre

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The New Slow Boat scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 12 June 2026 by Swansea.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for The New Slow Boat, from September 2019 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2019 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The New Slow Boat.

Food hygiene rating history for The New Slow Boat
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
17 September 2019	4 / 5	Good
4 December 2024	4 / 5	Good
12 June 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The New Slow Boat in City Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

12 High Street,
City Centre,
SA1 1LE

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The New Slow Boat. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The New Slow Boat?

Food hygiene at The New Slow Boat is inspected by Swansea, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.swansea.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The New Slow Boat

What is The New Slow Boat’s food hygiene rating?

The New Slow Boat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 June 2026.

When was The New Slow Boat last inspected?

The New Slow Boat was last inspected by Swansea on 12 June 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.