The White Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The White Swan 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
This is a fresh result: The White Swan was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in East Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Suffolk ratings →
Address: London Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8LH
How this rating has changed
The White Swan has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 19 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The White Swan among the 1,951 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 | 1,951 | 86% | ← The White Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 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 The White Swan 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 White Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singtong Neeyom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Halesworth Community Larder Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Tulula's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Allens Butchers Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Raj Puth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
| Halesworth Local Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 152 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The White Swan
What is The White Swan's food hygiene rating?
The White Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 19 August 2026.
Is The White Swan 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 White Swan last inspected?
The White Swan was last inspected on 19 August 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 The White Swan?
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 The White Swan compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,280 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The White Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The White Swan 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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Understanding this rating
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The White Swan is one of 65 rated food businesses in Halesworth. See every hygiene rating in Halesworth →
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