Swan Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Knowsley
Swan Hotel 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 21 February 2024, more than 2 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: Kingsway, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 2PW
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Swan Hotel sits behind roughly 452 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ← Swan Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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 Swan Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Crawford Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Aaron Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| All In One Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Blacklow Brow Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Altbridge School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Swan Hotel
What is Swan Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Swan Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Knowsley Council on 21 February 2024.
Is Swan Hotel 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 Swan Hotel last inspected?
Swan Hotel was last inspected on 21 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Knowsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swan Hotel?
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 Swan Hotel compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Swan Hotel holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects 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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