Swann House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Swann House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2019, more than 7 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: Saxon Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1EE
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Swann House among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Swann House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Very 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 Swann 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 Swann House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchtime Company Ltd At Saxmundham Primary School School/college/university | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Pear Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 September 2022 |
| Rosa Farine Patisserie Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2017 |
| Meadow Brook Playcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Sax Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2024 |
| Nowruz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| ASIF Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Swann House
What is Swann House's food hygiene rating?
Swann House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 9 April 2019.
Is Swann 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swann House last inspected?
Swann House was last inspected on 9 April 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swann House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Swann House compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Swann House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Swann 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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