The Swinton Hop House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Salford
The Swinton Hop House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2025, 14 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: 1 Pendlebury Road, Swinton, M27 4AG
How it compares in Salford
That puts The Swinton Hop House among the 1,221 places in Salford holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,221 | 65% | ← The Swinton Hop House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Swinton Hop House 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 Swinton Hop House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chic Cafe and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Asda Swinton Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2021 |
| B&M Homestore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Auntie Stephs Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2016 |
| Chatsworth Multi Acadamy Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Church Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
Questions about The Swinton Hop House
What is The Swinton Hop House's food hygiene rating?
The Swinton Hop House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 1 May 2025.
Is The Swinton Hop House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Swinton Hop House last inspected?
The Swinton Hop House was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swinton Hop House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Swinton Hop House compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and The Swinton Hop House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects The Swinton Hop House 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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