The Swordfish food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Swordfish 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 20 June 2025, 12 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: Swordfish Inn, 20 The Strand, Newlyn, TR18 5HN
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Swordfish among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← The Swordfish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Swordfish 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 Swordfish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newlyn Harbour Design Centre Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Duke Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Boulaze Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Lewis's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Newlyn Fermentary Manufacturers/packers | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Meadows Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Lovetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about The Swordfish
What is The Swordfish's food hygiene rating?
The Swordfish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 20 June 2025.
Is The Swordfish 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 Swordfish last inspected?
The Swordfish was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swordfish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Swordfish compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Swordfish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Swordfish 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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