Swan with Two Necks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
Swan with Two Necks holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 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: 65 Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DG
How it compares in Cheshire East
In Cheshire East, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Swan with Two Necks sits behind roughly 2,438 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,438 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ← Swan with Two Necks | |
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Swan with Two Necks 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 Swan with Two Necks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Harlequin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Asha Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Baked By Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Good Burger - Picturedrome Other catering premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Angies Den Other catering premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cheshire Cat Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Beef N Berry Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Swan with Two Necks
What is Swan with Two Necks's food hygiene rating?
Swan with Two Necks has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire East Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Swan with Two Necks safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swan with Two Necks last inspected?
Swan with Two Necks was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swan with Two Necks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swan with Two Necks compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, while Swan with Two Necks holds a 4. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Swan with Two Necks 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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