White Swan Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
White Swan Inn 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 3 March 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: High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JP
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts White Swan Inn among the 592 places in Mid Devon 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 | 592 | 85% | ← White Swan Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Very 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 White Swan Inn 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 White Swan Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Tummy Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Peri Peri Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 May 2026 |
| Pinar Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 November 2024 |
| Paint Pots of Devon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Olivers Ltd Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| Trattoria Di Eva Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about White Swan Inn
What is White Swan Inn's food hygiene rating?
White Swan Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 3 March 2022.
Is White Swan Inn 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 White Swan Inn last inspected?
White Swan Inn was last inspected on 3 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Swan Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Swan Inn compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and White Swan Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects White Swan Inn 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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White Swan Inn is one of 115 rated food businesses in Crediton. See every hygiene rating in Crediton →
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