The Swan Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
The Swan Public House 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 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Swan Station Road, Thatcham, RG19 4QL
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Swan Public House among the 932 places in West Berkshire 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 | 932 | 86% | ← The Swan Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcham Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| The Best Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Audlen House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Little Me Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2021 |
| Compass Group at SSE Thatcham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Francis Baily Out Of Hours Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about The Swan Public House
What is The Swan Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Swan Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 14 October 2024.
Is The Swan Public House 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 Public House last inspected?
The Swan Public House was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swan Public House?
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 Public House compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Swan Public House 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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