The Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thurrock
The Swan holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Swan was inspected on 19 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Thurrock score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Thurrock ratings →
Address: High Road, Horndon On The Hill, Essex, SS17 8LD
How this rating has changed
The Swan has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 19 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 July 2026 | 3 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Thurrock
A 2 is rare: only 11 of 1,164 rated places in Thurrock score this low, about one in 106. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 837 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← The Swan | |
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Swan the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell And Ostlers Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Reddingtons And Co Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| T House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| BP Subway Stanford Le Hope Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Santino's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Ash 10 (STR Food And Wine) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about The Swan
What is The Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Swan has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Thurrock Council on 19 July 2026.
Is The Swan safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Swan last inspected?
The Swan was last inspected on 19 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 Swan compare to other places in Thurrock?
72% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while The Swan holds a 2. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects The 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Thurrock, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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