The Black Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Black Swan 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 10 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Black Swan, 92 Stoke Lane, Westbury, BS9 3SP
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Swan sits behind roughly 2,823 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← The Black Swan | |
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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 The Black Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfresco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Badminton School 438 School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Adult Learning Service School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Acorns Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| AIP C/O Henleaze Junior School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Black Swan
What is The Black Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Black Swan has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 10 May 2025.
Is The Black Swan 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 Black Swan last inspected?
The Black Swan was last inspected on 10 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Swan compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Swan holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The 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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