Swans Neck Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Devon
Swans Neck Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: Halberton Court Farm, High Street, Halberton, EX16 7AW
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Swans Neck Cafe among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 592 | 86% | ← Swans Neck Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Swans Neck Cafe 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 Swans Neck Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halberton Court Farm Shop and Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Halberton Pre-School Caring Premises | 123 yards away | Exempt | |
| Halberton Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Halberton Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Tiverton Town Twinning Association Other catering premises | 214 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Hickory Inn Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Swans Neck Cafe
What is Swans Neck Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Swans Neck Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Swans Neck Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swans Neck Cafe last inspected?
Swans Neck Cafe was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swans Neck Cafe?
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 Swans Neck Cafe compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Swans Neck Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Swans Neck Cafe 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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