The White Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The White 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 16 March 2026, 3 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: 18 Newgate Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1BA
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The White Swan among the 2,778 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← The White Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 White 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 White Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam's Bakery - Newgate Street Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Keenan's - Morpeth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Pink Lane Bakery Limited Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Made of Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| E Price Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Newgate News and Off Licence Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Oliver Bonas Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Barluga Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about The White Swan
What is The White Swan's food hygiene rating?
The White Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 16 March 2026.
Is The White 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 The White Swan last inspected?
The White Swan was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 White 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Swan compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The White Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The White 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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Understanding this rating
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The White Swan is one of 158 rated food businesses in Morpeth. See every hygiene rating in Morpeth →
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