The Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromsgrove
The 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 10 May 2024, more than 2 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: 157 Stourbridge Road, Fairfield, Bromsgrove, B61 9NG
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts The Swan 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 Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aday Catering Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Knights Chemist Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Duncombe Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Golds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Chadsgrove School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about The Swan
What is The Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 10 May 2024.
Is The 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 Swan last inspected?
The Swan was last inspected on 10 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Swan compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The 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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