The Vic, Swinton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rotherham
The Vic, Swinton 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
The rating dates from 6 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 59 Station Street, Swinton, S64 8PU
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts The Vic, Swinton among the 1,785 places in Rotherham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,785 | 89% | ← The Vic, Swinton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 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 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 Vic, Swinton 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 Vic, Swinton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinamon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Charles Street Community Centre Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Cake Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| C.Butterfield & Sons Ltd. Other catering premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
| Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Charlie Rays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Alo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Vic, Swinton
What is The Vic, Swinton's food hygiene rating?
The Vic, Swinton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 6 February 2020.
Is The Vic, Swinton 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 Vic, Swinton last inspected?
The Vic, Swinton was last inspected on 6 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Vic, Swinton?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Vic, Swinton compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and The Vic, Swinton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects The Vic, Swinton 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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