The Swan Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
The Swan Inn 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 31 October 2025, 8 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 Swan, The Street, Little Waldingfield, CO10 0SQ
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Swan Inn among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← The Swan Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 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 Swan Inn 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 Swan Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shika Shack Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 August 2025 |
| Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 December 2004 |
| The Old Rectory Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2014 |
| Gt Waldingfield Bowls & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2011 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Chilton Grain Limited Distributors/Transporters | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Acton Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Caterlink @ Acton CEVC Primary School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about The Swan Inn
What is The Swan Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Swan Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 31 October 2025.
Is The Swan Inn 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 Swan Inn last inspected?
The Swan Inn was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swan Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Swan Inn compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Swan Inn 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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