Swan and Hedgehog food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ipswich
Swan and Hedgehog 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 6 February 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: 3-5 King Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1EG
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Swan and Hedgehog among the 989 places in Ipswich holding top marks, 95% 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 | 989 | 95% | ← Swan and Hedgehog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Swan and Hedgehog 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 and Hedgehog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Bonbon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Berriges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Swan and Hedgehog
What is Swan and Hedgehog's food hygiene rating?
Swan and Hedgehog has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Swan and Hedgehog 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 and Hedgehog last inspected?
Swan and Hedgehog was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swan and Hedgehog?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Swan and Hedgehog compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Swan and Hedgehog is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Swan and Hedgehog 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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