The Black Swan Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Herefordshire
The Black Swan Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 August 2019, 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: West Street, HR6 8EP
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Swan Hotel sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← The Black Swan Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 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 The Black Swan Hotel 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 Black Swan Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 West Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| IPL Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| Leo Sweet Surprise Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cakes, Bakes and Makes Ltd Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Ga&bi Ltd Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2025 |
| Wholefoods of Leominster Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2006 |
| Yoko's Thai Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Tower Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about The Black Swan Hotel
What is The Black Swan Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Black Swan Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 6 August 2019.
Is The Black Swan Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Swan Hotel last inspected?
The Black Swan Hotel was last inspected on 6 August 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Swan Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Black Swan Hotel compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Swan Hotel holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Black Swan Hotel 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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