The Golden Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Golden Swan holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 March 2023, more than 3 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: Golden Swan, Wilcot, SN9 5NN
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Golden Swan sits behind roughly 2,713 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ← The Golden Swan | |
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,265 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Golden 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 Golden Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Care Trust Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Pewsey Vale Youth Football Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Waterfront Bar And Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2026 |
| The Floating Shop @ Canal Cottage Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Golden Swan
What is The Golden Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Swan has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wiltshire Council on 8 March 2023.
Is The Golden Swan safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Golden Swan last inspected?
The Golden Swan was last inspected on 8 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Golden Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Swan compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,944 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Golden Swan holds a 3. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Golden 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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