Black Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Black 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
The rating dates from 23 July 2015, more than 10 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: 12 Sheep Market, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5HW
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Black Swan among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← Black Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Black 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 Black Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEIK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Duck & Goose Leek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Breckles Wholefoods Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Den Engel Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Flo's Eats and Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Brewces Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2019 |
Questions about Black Swan
What is Black Swan's food hygiene rating?
Black Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 23 July 2015.
Is Black 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 Black Swan last inspected?
Black Swan was last inspected on 23 July 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black 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 Black Swan compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Black Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Black 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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