White Swan Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
White Swan Inn 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
This rating dates from 13 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: White Swan Old Chester Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 3NZ
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so White Swan Inn sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ← White Swan Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 White 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 White Swan Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Debs Dinners Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Brookside Kidz Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Brookside Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Fun with Friends Breakfast and Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Chatwins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Golden Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about White Swan Inn
What is White Swan Inn's food hygiene rating?
White Swan Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 13 November 2024.
Is White Swan Inn 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 White Swan Inn last inspected?
White Swan Inn was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Swan Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Swan Inn compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while White Swan Inn holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects White 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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