The Swan Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Swan Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Swan Inn was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Towne Foot, Heddon-On-The-Wall, Northumberland, NE15 0DR
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Swan Inn among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← The Swan Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 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 397 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 The Swan Inn 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 Swan Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell E Buon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Heddon Service Station Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Heddon on the Wall St Andrews CofE Primary School School/college/university | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Hadrians Barn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Houghton North Farm Visitor Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Number 19 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about The Swan Inn
What is The Swan Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Swan Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 8 June 2026.
Is The Swan Inn 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 Swan Inn last inspected?
The Swan Inn was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month 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 Swan Inn?
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 The Swan Inn compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Swan Inn 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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