Black Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
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 18 February 2025, 16 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: Black Swan Hotel, Black Swan Loke, North Walsham, NR28 9BX
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Black Swan among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← Black Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Good
- 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 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 Black Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudono Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Roys Wroxham Ltd Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Scrumptious Home Bakes Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| QD Stores Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| C D Page Confectioner & Tobacconist Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| The Craft Bakery - North Walsham Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Papworth Farms Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about Black Swan
What is Black Swan's food hygiene rating?
Black Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 18 February 2025.
Is 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 Black Swan last inspected?
Black Swan was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Swan compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Black Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects 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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