Swan Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
Swan Hotel 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 23 April 2026, 2 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, 10 Lower Street, Horning, NR12 8AA
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Swan Hotel 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% | ← Swan Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Swan Hotel 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 Swan Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Riverboats Ltd. Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Country Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 April 2025 |
| The Galley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bure River Cottage Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Horning Sailing Club Other catering premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| The Moorhen Horning Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Tidings Newsagents Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| G & R Watt Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about Swan Hotel
What is Swan Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Swan Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Swan Hotel 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 Swan Hotel last inspected?
Swan Hotel was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 Swan Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swan Hotel 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 Swan Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Swan Hotel 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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