The Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The 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 25 October 2024, 20 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: 1 Chapel Square, Stewkley, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0HA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Swan among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← The Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons At St Michael's School/college/university | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Stewkley Food & Wines Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Stewkley FC Saturday Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Stewkley Recreation Ground Association And Sports Pavilion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Wiltshire Farm Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about The Swan
What is The Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 25 October 2024.
Is The 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 Swan last inspected?
The Swan was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Swan compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The 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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