The Black Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The 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 24 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Black Swan Hotel 69 Baxtergate, YO21 1BL
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The 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% | ← The 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Al Taco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Angel Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Hetty And Betty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| K And S Dryden Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Golden Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| New Angel Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about The Black Swan
What is The Black Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Black Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 24 November 2017.
Is The 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 The Black Swan last inspected?
The Black Swan was last inspected on 24 November 2017, more than 8 years 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 The Black Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The 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 The Black Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire 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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