Old Swan Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
Old Swan Public House 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 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Public House, 8 The Square, Earls Barton, NN6 0NA
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Old Swan Public House among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Old Swan Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 Old Swan Public House 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 Old Swan Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earls Barton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| E Lee & Sons (Also T/A Northamptonshire Crackling Company) Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Barton Food And Wine Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Apothocoffee Shop, Jeys Of Earls Barton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Happy Hols Ltd School/college/university | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Hatton Academies Trust At Earls Barton Infant Sch. School/college/university | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Hatton Academies Trust At Earls Barton Jnr School School/college/university | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Espresso Other catering premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Old Swan Public House
What is Old Swan Public House's food hygiene rating?
Old Swan Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Old Swan Public House 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 Old Swan Public House last inspected?
Old Swan Public House was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Swan Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Old Swan Public House compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Old Swan Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Old Swan Public House 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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