The Black Swan in Hand food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Nuneaton and Bedworth
The Black Swan in Hand 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 5 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: Bond Gate, CV11 4AL
How it compares in Nuneaton and Bedworth
That puts The Black Swan in Hand among the 691 places in Nuneaton and Bedworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 691 | 84% | ← The Black Swan in Hand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 in Hand 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 in Hand, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Cassandras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Atack Snooker Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| 365 Bargains Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| DMK Grocery Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about The Black Swan in Hand
What is The Black Swan in Hand's food hygiene rating?
The Black Swan in Hand has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nuneaton and Bedworth Council on 5 November 2024.
Is The Black Swan in Hand 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 Black Swan in Hand last inspected?
The Black Swan in Hand was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nuneaton and Bedworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Swan in Hand?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Swan in Hand compare to other places in Nuneaton and Bedworth?
84% of the 823 rated food businesses in Nuneaton and Bedworth hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Swan in Hand is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nuneaton and Bedworth Council inspects The Black Swan in Hand 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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