The Swan @ Old Stratford food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Swan @ Old Stratford 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 26 February 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: 1 London Road, Old Stratford, MK19 6AE
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Swan @ Old Stratford among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The Swan @ Old Stratford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 @ Old Stratford 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 @ Old Stratford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Stratford Village Store Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bamboo Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Oriflame Cosmetics UK Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Miss Havisham's Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| First Class Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Kassia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Elizabeth House (Caterplus Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Great Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about The Swan @ Old Stratford
What is The Swan @ Old Stratford's food hygiene rating?
The Swan @ Old Stratford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 26 February 2022.
Is The Swan @ Old Stratford 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 @ Old Stratford last inspected?
The Swan @ Old Stratford was last inspected on 26 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swan @ Old Stratford?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Swan @ Old Stratford compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan @ Old Stratford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Swan @ Old Stratford 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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