The Swan Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
The Swan Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2026, 2 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: Swan Hotel, Market Place, Southwold, IP18 6EG
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Swan Hotel among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← The Swan Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Southwold Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Jacks Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| The Hummingbird Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Little Gems Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 September 2023 |
| Mills & Sons (Southwold) Ltd Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 August 2025 |
| Buckenham Wine Bar And Coffee House Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Cloud 9 Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 October 2025 |
| The Crown Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 76 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about The Swan Hotel
What is The Swan Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Swan Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 6 May 2026.
Is The Swan Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Swan Hotel last inspected?
The Swan Hotel was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swan Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Swan Hotel compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Swan Hotel 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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