The Black Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
The Black Swan 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 2 August 2023, 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: 6 Bowns Hill Crich Matlock Derbyshire, DE4 5DG
How it compares in Amber Valley
In Amber Valley, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Swan sits behind roughly 790 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ← The Black Swan | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Black 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 Black Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeera Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Cardale Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| Crich Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 190 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 February 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 190 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Comrades Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2021 |
| Crich County Junior School School/college/university | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Crich Glebe Field Centre Other catering premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Loaf Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about The Black Swan
What is The Black Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Black Swan has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Amber Valley Council on 2 August 2023.
Is The Black Swan 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 The Black Swan last inspected?
The Black Swan was last inspected on 2 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Swan compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Swan holds a 4. 117 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects The Black 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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