The Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fylde
The 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: 42 Poulton Street, Kirkham, PR4 2AH
How it compares in Fylde
That puts The Swan among the 636 places in Fylde holding top marks, 84% 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 | 636 | 84% | ← The Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 The 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 Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Kirkham Bierhaus Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Book Bean & Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Maymans Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Kirkham Stores Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Mr G'S Food & Shakes Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 September 2025 |
| Tap & Vent Brewhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Cafe@theoutlet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about The Swan
What is The Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The 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 Swan last inspected?
The Swan was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fylde Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Swan compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects The 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Swan is one of 66 rated food businesses in Kirkham. See every hygiene rating in Kirkham →
Fylde inspects and rates 841 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Fylde →
The official record is held by the council: https://new.fylde.gov.uk/business/food-safety/
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