Swan House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Swan House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Swan House was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HE
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Swan House 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% | ← Swan House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Swan 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 Swan House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relish Cafe & Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Sweeties Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2018 |
| Two Magpies Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| QD Stores Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2010 |
| The Old Tap Beccles Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Townhouse Cafe / Cwtch Catering / Owens Events Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2016 |
Questions about Swan House
What is Swan House's food hygiene rating?
Swan House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Swan 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swan House last inspected?
Swan House was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Swan 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swan House 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 Swan House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Swan 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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