The Swan Inn Hereford food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Swan Inn Hereford 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 1 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 171 Aylestone Hill, HR1 1JJ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Swan Inn Hereford among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← The Swan Inn Hereford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Swan Inn Hereford 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 Inn Hereford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone School B&E College - Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Broadlands Primary School - Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Food to Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| City Gates Take-Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2018 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| College Green Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| College Green Spar Post Office & Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2018 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Swan Inn Hereford
What is The Swan Inn Hereford's food hygiene rating?
The Swan Inn Hereford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 1 August 2025.
Is The Swan Inn Hereford 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 Swan Inn Hereford last inspected?
The Swan Inn Hereford was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 11 months 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 Swan Inn Hereford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Swan Inn Hereford compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan Inn Hereford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Swan Inn Hereford 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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