Black Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Black 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 29 April 2025, 14 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: Black Swan Inn 9 Front Street, YO7 1BG
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Black Swan among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Black Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 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 Black Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirsk Hall Events Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Cross Keys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| World Of James Herriot Ltd Retailers - other | 368 yards away | Exempt | |
| Ash Park Childcare Caring Premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| The Lord Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
| The Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Send and Say Flowers Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Black Swan
What is Black Swan's food hygiene rating?
Black Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Black 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 Black Swan last inspected?
Black Swan was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Swan compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Black Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects 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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