The Swan Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Denbighshire
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 30 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Swan Inn The Roe, St Asaph, LL17 0LT
How it compares in Denbighshire
In Denbighshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Swan Inn sits behind roughly 815 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ← The Swan Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milo's Farmers Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2025 |
| The Grange Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2016 |
| Bod Erw Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Londis (Catherall's) Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2016 |
| Esgob Morgan Junior School/college/university | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2016 |
| Ysgol Esgob Morgan Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2015 |
| The Old Deanery Caring Premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2026 |
| Cafe 8/4 LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
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 Denbighshire Council on 30 December 2022.
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 30 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Inn compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Swan Inn holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire 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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