Old Swan Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wealden
Old Swan Fish and Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2025, 12 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: 2 - 8 High Street, Westham, BN24 5LZ
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Old Swan Fish and Chips among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← Old Swan Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 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 Old Swan Fish and Chips 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 Old Swan Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horeaus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Made by Me Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Campsite Shop Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Greekery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| Green Fig Catering Company Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Castle Cottage Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Anderida Adolescent Care Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Boxed and Baked Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Old Swan Fish and Chips
What is Old Swan Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Old Swan Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Old Swan Fish and Chips 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Swan Fish and Chips last inspected?
Old Swan Fish and Chips was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Swan Fish and Chips?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Swan Fish and Chips compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Old Swan Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Old Swan Fish and Chips 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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