The Swan Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Swan Public House 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 25 September 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Buckinghamshire ratings →
Address: The Swan, Grove Lane, Great Kimble, HP17 9TR
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near The Swan Public House
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Swan Public House among the 3,260 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,260 | 81% | ← The Swan Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 166 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 542 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 Swan Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Crowns Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Coco Tamarind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
| Fairway Catering Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Russell Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| The Red Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2025 |
| Vale Training Services Ltd / Kimblewick Hunt Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2014 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| Orchard View Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Swan Public House
What is The Swan Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Swan Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 25 September 2025.
Is The Swan Public House 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 Public House last inspected?
The Swan Public House was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swan Public House?
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 Swan Public House compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,041 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Swan Public House 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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