The White Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Richmond-Upon-Thames
The White 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
This is a fresh result: The White Swan was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The White Swan 25 Old Palace Lane, Richmond, TW9 1PG
How it compares in Richmond-Upon-Thames
That puts The White Swan among the 1,011 places in Richmond-Upon-Thames holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,011 | 73% | ← The White Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 162 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mum's Samosas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Blank Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Al Boccon Di Vino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Bills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Beirut Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Adesso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
Questions about The White Swan
What is The White Swan's food hygiene rating?
The White Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The White 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 White Swan last inspected?
The White Swan was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
How does The White Swan compare to other places in Richmond-Upon-Thames?
73% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Richmond-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, and The White Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Richmond-Upon-Thames 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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Understanding this rating
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The White Swan is one of 1,379 rated food businesses in Richmond upon Thames. See every hygiene rating in Richmond upon Thames →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.richmond.gov.uk
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