The Black Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Charnwood
The Black Swan 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 28 June 2024, more than 2 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: 21 Loughborough Road, LE12 9DL
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts The Black Swan among the 1,049 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,049 | 80% | ← The Black Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 166 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 176 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 The Black 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 Black Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilips Multi Store Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Barons Fastfood Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Law's Eater Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Livio's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Children 1st Shepshed Nursery School Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Hall Croft Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| LTS at St Winefrides Catholic Voluntary Academy School/college/university | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Little India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about The Black Swan
What is The Black Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Black Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 28 June 2024.
Is The Black Swan 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 The Black Swan last inspected?
The Black Swan was last inspected on 28 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Swan?
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 The Black Swan compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,318 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects The Black 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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