Swan Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
Swan Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 March 2017, more than 9 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: Swan Inn, Swan Lane, Gwernymynydd, CH7 4AT
How it compares in Flintshire
In Flintshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Swan Inn sits behind roughly 1,061 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,061 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ← Swan Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Swan Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercups Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Haven School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Cottage Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Colomendy Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2017 |
Questions about Swan Inn
What is Swan Inn's food hygiene rating?
Swan Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Flintshire Council on 15 March 2017.
Is Swan Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swan Inn last inspected?
Swan Inn was last inspected on 15 March 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Flintshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swan Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swan Inn compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, while Swan Inn holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Swan Inn 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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