The Black Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle Upon Tyne
The 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 25 February 2026, 4 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: The Black Swan Black Swan Court 69 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SG
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts The Black Swan among the 1,895 places in Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 | 1,895 | 75% | ← The Black Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 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 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 Black Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| 1 Asia Supermarket Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| After 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 360 Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Alphabetti Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Amaysia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about The Black Swan
What is The Black Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Black Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 25 February 2026.
Is The 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 Black Swan last inspected?
The Black Swan was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Swan?
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 Black Swan compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects The 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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