The White Swan (Bar) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sandwell
The White Swan (Bar) 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 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 34 Bromford Lane, West Bromwich, B70 7HW
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts The White Swan (Bar) among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← The White Swan (Bar) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 514 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 169 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 325 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 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 White Swan (Bar) 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 (Bar), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromwich Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Bromford Lane Post Office Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2020 |
| Bromford News and Wines Store Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
| A Place to Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bethel Convention Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Angels Gentlemens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about The White Swan (Bar)
What is The White Swan (Bar)'s food hygiene rating?
The White Swan (Bar) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The White Swan (Bar) 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 (Bar) last inspected?
The White Swan (Bar) was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Swan (Bar)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Swan (Bar) compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and The White Swan (Bar) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The White Swan (Bar) 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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