Swallow Fish Limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Northumberland
Swallow Fish Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 April 2025, 15 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: 2 South Street, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7RB
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Swallow Fish Limited sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Swallow Fish Limited | |
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 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 Swallow Fish Limited 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 Swallow Fish Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2026 |
| Schooner Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2022 |
| The Bakehouse Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| The Olde Ship Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Rosemary's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Hook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| Northumbrian Hamper Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Swallow Fish Limited
What is Swallow Fish Limited's food hygiene rating?
Swallow Fish Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 3 April 2025.
Is Swallow Fish Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swallow Fish Limited last inspected?
Swallow Fish Limited was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swallow Fish Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Swallow Fish Limited compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Swallow Fish Limited holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Swallow Fish Limited 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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