The Old Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Warwickshire
The Old 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 14 August 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: 175 Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AH
How it compares in North Warwickshire
That puts The Old Swan among the 504 places in North Warwickshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 504 | 81% | ← The Old Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 The Old 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 The Old Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Oriental chef Chinese takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Atherstone Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Artigiano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Atherstone Children and family centre Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Educaterers Ltd at Outwoods Primary School School/college/university | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Old Swan
What is The Old Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Old Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Warwickshire Council on 14 August 2025.
Is The Old 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 The Old Swan last inspected?
The Old Swan was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Swan?
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 The Old Swan compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects The Old 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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