The Old Black Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Old 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 3 June 2026, 3 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.
95% of rated food businesses in North Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Yorkshire ratings →
Address: 19 Market Place, DL8 1ED
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How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Old Black Swan among the 5,386 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 | 5,386 | 86% | ← The Old Black Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 216 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 830 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 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 Old 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 Old Black Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Bedale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Morrisons Bedale Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Thomas The Baker Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| The Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| The Courtyard by the Little Yorkshire Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
| JB Cockburn & Sons Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Waggon And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
Questions about The Old Black Swan
What is The Old Black Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Old Black Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Old 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 Old Black Swan last inspected?
The Old Black Swan was last inspected on 3 June 2026, 3 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 Old Black Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Old Black Swan compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,254 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Black Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Old 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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