The Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Swan holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 8 June 2025, 13 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: Swan Inn, 78 London Road, Teynham, ME9 9QH
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Swan sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ← The Swan | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only Foods And Sauces Teynham Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| JD Catering Other catering premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Jo-Eleanors Bread And Butter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Crispins Fish Bar Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Insight Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Community Pre-School At Teynham Primary School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2013 |
Questions about The Swan
What is The Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Swan has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale Council on 8 June 2025.
Is The Swan 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Swan last inspected?
The Swan was last inspected on 8 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swan?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Swan compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while The Swan holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale 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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