Swan & Cygnet food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Swan & Cygnet 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 17 June 2025, 12 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: Peel Avenue, Durkar, Wakefield, WF2 7UA
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Swan & Cygnet among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Swan & Cygnet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Swan & Cygnet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Cedar Court Hotel and Absurd Stacks Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Calder Grove Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2022 |
| Campanile Hotels Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Before and After School Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Yorkshire Housing Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Swan & Cygnet
What is Swan & Cygnet's food hygiene rating?
Swan & Cygnet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Swan & Cygnet 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 & Cygnet last inspected?
Swan & Cygnet was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
How does Swan & Cygnet compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Swan & Cygnet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Swan & Cygnet 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Swan & Cygnet is one of 15 rated food businesses in Durkar. See every hygiene rating in Durkar →
Wakefield inspects and rates 3,052 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wakefield →
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