The White Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The White 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 2025, 7 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 White Swan 4 Church Street, YO62 6AZ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The White 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 White 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 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 White 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 White Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J B Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Manh Ley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Premier Kirkby Convenience Store Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 May 2025 |
| Cafe Williams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 March 2025 |
| Moorside Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Spar Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
Questions about The White Swan
What is The White Swan's food hygiene rating?
The White Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 24 November 2025.
Is The White 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 White Swan last inspected?
The White Swan was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 The White 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 White 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 White Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The White 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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