The Swallows Nest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromsgrove
The Swallows Nest 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 7 March 2025, 16 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: 40 Bromsgrove Road, Romsley, Halesowen, B62 0LF
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts The Swallows Nest among the 467 places in Bromsgrove 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 | 467 | 81% | ← The Swallows Nest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 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 Swallows Nest 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 Swallows Nest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Withers Butchers Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Buttercups Day Care Nursery Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Boundless Outdoors Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Grange Hill House Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Dolce At Holywell Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Frankley Community Library Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Holly Hill Methodist C Of E First Sc School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2021 |
Questions about The Swallows Nest
What is The Swallows Nest's food hygiene rating?
The Swallows Nest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 7 March 2025.
Is The Swallows Nest 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 Swallows Nest last inspected?
The Swallows Nest was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swallows Nest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Swallows Nest compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and The Swallows Nest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The Swallows Nest 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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