The Black Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
The Black Swan 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 2 March 2026, 4 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: The Black Swan, Old Brighton Road North, Pease Pottage, RH11 9AJ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Black Swan among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,031 | 83% | ← The Black Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Chartwells At Woodgate Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cottesmore School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Breakfast Club And Cygnet Crew After School Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Atelier 21 Future School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Broadfield Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Broadfield Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
Questions about The Black Swan
What is The Black Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Black Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 2 March 2026.
Is The Black Swan 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 last inspected?
The Black Swan was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Swan?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Swan compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Black Swan 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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The Black Swan is one of 17 rated food businesses in Pease Pottage. See every hygiene rating in Pease Pottage →
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