The Swan At Ullesthorpe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
The Swan At Ullesthorpe 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
This is a fresh result: The Swan At Ullesthorpe was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Swan, Main Street, Ullesthorpe, LE17 5BT
How it compares in Harborough
That puts The Swan At Ullesthorpe among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← The Swan At Ullesthorpe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 The Swan At Ullesthorpe 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 At Ullesthorpe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequers Country Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Ullesthorpe Stores Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 June 2026 |
| Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 September 2025 |
| Ullesthorpe Pre School Ltd School/college/university | 238 yards away | Exempt | |
| Taylorshaw @ Ullesthorpe C Of E Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2025 |
| Ullesthorpe Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| Palmers At Ullesthorpe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about The Swan At Ullesthorpe
What is The Swan At Ullesthorpe's food hygiene rating?
The Swan At Ullesthorpe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 1 June 2026.
Is The Swan At Ullesthorpe 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 The Swan At Ullesthorpe last inspected?
The Swan At Ullesthorpe was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swan At Ullesthorpe?
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 The Swan At Ullesthorpe compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan At Ullesthorpe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Swan At Ullesthorpe 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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