Swallow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Havant
Swallow 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 4 September 2025, 10 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: The Swallow 500 Dunsbury Way, Havant, PO9 5BL
How it compares in Havant
That puts Swallow among the 782 places in Havant holding top marks, 91% 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 | 782 | 91% | ← Swallow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 188 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 Swallow 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 Swallow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biltong and Bangers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Curry Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Alfie's Arc CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Community Dinner Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| Debdarks company Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Claire's Deli & Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
Questions about Swallow
What is Swallow's food hygiene rating?
Swallow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Swallow 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 Swallow last inspected?
Swallow was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havant Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swallow?
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 Swallow compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Swallow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Swallow 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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