Black Swan Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Kesteven
Black Swan Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 2025, 17 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 Black Swan, Hillside, LN5 0RQ
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Black Swan Restaurant among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← Black Swan Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Black Swan Restaurant 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 Black Swan Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnby In The Willows Parish Council Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Newark Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Brant Broughton C of E & Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2014 |
| The Farmhouse Kitchen at The Forge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Cygnet Care Services School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Rose Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2014 |
| Coddington C Of E Primary School. School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Black Swan Restaurant
What is Black Swan Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Black Swan Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Black Swan Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Swan Restaurant last inspected?
Black Swan Restaurant was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Swan Restaurant?
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 Black Swan Restaurant compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Black Swan Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Black Swan Restaurant 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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