The Swan food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Redbridge
The Swan holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1110 High Road, RM6 4AH
How it compares in Redbridge
In Redbridge, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Swan sits behind roughly 1,445 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ← The Swan | |
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Aguona Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| AM News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Ann's General Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Asli Butt Karahi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bambinos Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about The Swan
What is The Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Swan has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Redbridge Council on 7 November 2024.
Is The Swan safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Swan last inspected?
The Swan was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while The Swan holds a 3. 209 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge 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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Understanding this rating
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