Swan News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hounslow
Swan News holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 30 March 2024, more than 2 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: 3 Rochester Parade, High Street, Feltham, TW13 4DX
How it compares in Hounslow
In Hounslow, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Swan News sits behind roughly 1,638 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,324 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ← Swan News | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 412 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 Swan News 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 Swan News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banh Mi 108 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2024 |
| Aunty Fariddah s kitchen Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2022 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Boots the Chemist Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2022 |
| Burger King, Unit G, Feltham Leisure Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2024 |
| Bedfont Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Swan News
What is Swan News's food hygiene rating?
Swan News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hounslow Council on 30 March 2024.
Is Swan News safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Swan News last inspected?
Swan News was last inspected on 30 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hounslow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swan News?
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 Swan News compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, while Swan News holds a 3. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects Swan News 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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