Swan Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
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 7 October 2025, 9 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: 37 York Street, Sidmouth, EX10 8BY
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Swan Inn among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Swan Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 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 Swan Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee 1-2-1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Ian Winchester And Sons Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Becketts Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| The Cheeseboard Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Cornish Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Ganesha Wholefoods Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Swan Inn
What is Swan Inn's food hygiene rating?
Swan Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 7 October 2025.
Is 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 Swan Inn last inspected?
Swan Inn was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 Swan Inn compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Swan Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects 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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