The Bear & Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
The Bear & Swan holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Bath and North East Somerset ratings →
Address: Bear & Swan, 13 South Parade, Chew Magna, BS40 8SL
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How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
A 2 is rare: only 28 of 1,739 rated places in Bath and North East Somerset score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,261 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 161 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ← The Bear & Swan | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 108 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bear & Swan the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bear & Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pelican Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Banksia Flowers And Gifts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2026 |
| JAR's Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Lazy Lobster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Moondance Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Wine Rooms Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Chew Valley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 288 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 308 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about The Bear & Swan
What is The Bear & Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Bear & Swan has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Bear & Swan safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Bear & Swan last inspected?
The Bear & Swan was last inspected on 11 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bear & Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bear & Swan compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,739 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Bear & Swan holds a 2. 28 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Bear & 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bath and North East Somerset, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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