The Black Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Black Swan holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 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: Gweek, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6TU
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Swan sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← The Black Swan | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Black 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 Black Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gweek Village Stores Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 January 2026 |
| Sula Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Ice Cream Kiosk (Top) Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2015 |
| Zelda School School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Cornish Seal Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about The Black Swan
What is The Black Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Black Swan has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 9 September 2025.
Is The Black Swan safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Swan last inspected?
The Black Swan was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Swan compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Swan holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Black 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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Understanding this rating
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