The Swan Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
The Swan Tavern 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 January 2026, 5 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: 46 - 50 Oldham Road, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4DP
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The Swan Tavern among the 1,295 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,295 | 76% | ← The Swan Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 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 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 The Swan Tavern 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 Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Ltd. Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| The Silk Mill Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| The Last Post Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Elliot's Craft Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2025 |
| Cuckoo And Rose Mobile caterer | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Tempo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Wildgoose Cafes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Indii Brew Co. Pub/bar/nightclub | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
Questions about The Swan Tavern
What is The Swan Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Swan Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Swan Tavern 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 Swan Tavern last inspected?
The Swan Tavern was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swan Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Swan Tavern compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Swan Tavern 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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