White Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
White 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 25 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Shepherd Street, Littleover, DE23 6GA
How it compares in Derby City
That puts White Swan among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← White Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 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 White 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 White Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Biraks Convienance Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Bizzy Kidz Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Aspen House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| An Nisa Events at Ikhlas Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
Questions about White Swan
What is White Swan's food hygiene rating?
White Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 25 October 2023.
Is White 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 White Swan last inspected?
White Swan was last inspected on 25 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 White Swan compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and White Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects White 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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White Swan is one of 25 rated food businesses in Littleover. See every hygiene rating in Littleover →
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