the white swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cambridge City
the white 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 June 2022, more than 4 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: The White Swan 109 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AZ
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts the white swan among the 998 places in Cambridge City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 998 | 78% | ← the white swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 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 white 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 white swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamin Stores Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Blue Mountain Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Arjuna Wholefoods Manufacturers/packers | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| bedouin cambridge limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bacchanalia Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2021 |
| Bravo patisserie Other catering premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bibimbap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| 5 Blends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about the white swan
What is the white swan's food hygiene rating?
the white swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 23 June 2022.
Is the white 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 the white swan last inspected?
the white swan was last inspected on 23 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at the white 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does the white swan compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, and the white swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects the white 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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