The Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Swan holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 6 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: 10 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, Stourbridge, DY8 4BN
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Swan sits behind roughly 1,829 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ← The Swan | |
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comberton Nursing Home Caring Premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Amblecote Christian Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Brook Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Amblecote Institute And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
| Amblecote Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2017 |
| Cakes by Walshy Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| Cafe Xpresso/The Little Green Olive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Butterfies Tiney Home Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Swan
What is The Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Swan has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 12 January 2026.
Is The Swan safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Swan last inspected?
The Swan was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Swan holds a 3. 249 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The 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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