The Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ealing
The Swan holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 26 July 2025, 11 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: The Swan, 119 Acton Lane, Chiswick, W4 5HH
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so The Swan sits behind roughly 1,773 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,773 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ← The Swan | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 622 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Swan 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 Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Gardens Primary School Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| ALAZ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Acton Gardens Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Acton Youth Association @ Acton Garden Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| Al Zain Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Al Manar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Acton Homeless Concern (Emmaus House) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The Swan
What is The Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Swan has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ealing Council on 26 July 2025.
Is The Swan 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Swan last inspected?
The Swan was last inspected on 26 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Swan compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while The Swan holds a 4. 615 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects The Swan 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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