The Three Swallows food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
The Three Swallows holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 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: Three Swallows, Newgate Green, Cley-next-the-Sea, NR25 7TT
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Three Swallows sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ← The Three Swallows | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Three Swallows 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 Three Swallows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wiveton Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Picnic Fayre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Cley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2021 |
| The George and Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| The Harnser Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
| Cley Windmill Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Norfolk Wildlife Trust Cley Marshes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
Questions about The Three Swallows
What is The Three Swallows's food hygiene rating?
The Three Swallows has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 20 October 2025.
Is The Three Swallows safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Three Swallows last inspected?
The Three Swallows was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 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 The Three Swallows?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Three Swallows compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Three Swallows holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Three Swallows 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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