The White Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basildon
The White 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 15 January 2025, 17 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: The White Swan, 35 The Broadway, Wickford, SS11 7AD
How it compares in Basildon
In Basildon, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Swan sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ← The White Swan | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 The White 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 White Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Marco Polo Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Hungry Monkeys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Abi's 2 Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Just Imagine Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Le Bela Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The White Swan
What is The White Swan's food hygiene rating?
The White Swan has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basildon Council on 15 January 2025.
Is The White 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 White Swan last inspected?
The White Swan was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Swan?
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 The White Swan compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while The White Swan holds a 4. 156 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects The White 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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