The Swan Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
The Swan Inn 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 20 August 2025, 10 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: Cocum Road, Barton Stacey, Winchester, SO21 3RL
How it compares in Test Valley
In Test Valley, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Swan Inn sits behind roughly 858 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 858 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← The Swan Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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 Swan Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Stacey Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2020 |
| Paint Pots Barton Stacey Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Chartwells At Barton Stacey Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Dever Springs Trout Fishery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 January 2024 |
| Travelodge Hotels Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2020 |
Questions about The Swan Inn
What is The Swan Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Swan Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Test Valley Council on 20 August 2025.
Is The Swan Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Swan Inn was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swan Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Swan Inn compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, while The Swan Inn holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Swan 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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