The Swan Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Spelthorne
The Swan Public House holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 March 2025, 15 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 Swan Inn, 16 - 18 High Street, Stanwell, TW19 7JS
How it compares in Spelthorne
A 1 is rare: only 10 of 689 rated places in Spelthorne score this low, about one in 69. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 535 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← The Swan Public House | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Heathrow South Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Clare Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| A2Dominion Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Ashford House Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Ashford Hospital Catering Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Ashford Sports Club - Wet Sales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
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 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Spelthorne Council on 21 March 2025.
Is The Swan Public House safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Swan Public House last inspected?
The Swan Public House was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Spelthorne 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Swan Public House compare to other places in Spelthorne?
78% of the 689 rated food businesses in Spelthorne hold the top rating of 5, while The Swan Public House holds a 1. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Spelthorne 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Spelthorne, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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