The Black Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Black Swan 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: 2 Union Street, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7RT
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Swan sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← The Black Swan | |
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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 The Black Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swallow Fish Limited Manufacturers/packers | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
| Schooner Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2022 |
| The Bakehouse Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Harvest Home BK224 Farmers/growers | 107 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Olde Ship Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Rosemary's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Hook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| Northumbrian Hamper Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about The Black Swan
What is The Black Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Black Swan has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 3 March 2026.
Is The Black Swan 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 Black Swan last inspected?
The Black Swan was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Swan compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Swan holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The 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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The Black Swan is one of 31 rated food businesses in Seahouses. See every hygiene rating in Seahouses →
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