White Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sandwell
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
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 17 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: 5 Church Street, B69 3AD
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts White Swan 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% | ← White Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 White 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 White Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blairs Caribbean Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Alliance in Partnership Limited @ St Francis Xavier School/college/university | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Bethel Convention Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Agnes House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
| Balaji Temple Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bills Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
Questions about White Swan
What is White Swan's food hygiene rating?
White Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 29 January 2025.
Is 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 White Swan last inspected?
White Swan was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 White Swan?
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 White Swan compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and White Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects 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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