Swan & Cemetery food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bury
Swan & Cemetery 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 12 May 2026, 2 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: 406 Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9NS
How it compares in Bury
That puts Swan & Cemetery among the 828 places in Bury holding top marks, 75% 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 | 828 | 75% | ← Swan & Cemetery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Swan & Cemetery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankfield Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Blackford Bridge Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Be Delicious Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| C Isherwood Wholesale Grocers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Bambinos Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Celia Clyne Banqueting Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Avasarni Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about Swan & Cemetery
What is Swan & Cemetery's food hygiene rating?
Swan & Cemetery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Swan & Cemetery 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 Swan & Cemetery last inspected?
Swan & Cemetery was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury Council rather than by the business.
How does Swan & Cemetery compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and Swan & Cemetery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Swan & Cemetery 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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