Swoop Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Swoop Inn 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 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Airfield, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2NH
How it compares in Durham
That puts Swoop Inn among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Swoop Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Swoop 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 Swoop Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Shotton Fast Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Shotton Comrades Social Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Shotton Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Lindisfarne Shotton Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Shotton Partnership 2000 Ltd - Chat & Snack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 3504 School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Sahota's the Nest Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about Swoop Inn
What is Swoop Inn's food hygiene rating?
Swoop Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 4 October 2024.
Is Swoop Inn 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 Swoop Inn last inspected?
Swoop Inn was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swoop Inn?
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 Swoop Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Swoop Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Swoop 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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