New Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Warwickshire
New Swan holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 2 August 2022, more than 3 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: New Swan Inn Church Street, Atherstone, CV9 1HA
How it compares in North Warwickshire
A 2 is rare: only 16 of 623 rated places in North Warwickshire score this low, about one in 39. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 503 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ← New Swan | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 New Swan the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Questions about New Swan
What is New Swan's food hygiene rating?
New Swan has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Warwickshire Council on 2 August 2022.
Is New Swan safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was New Swan last inspected?
New Swan was last inspected on 2 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Swan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Swan compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, while New Swan holds a 2. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects New 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Warwickshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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New Swan is one of 95 rated food businesses in Atherstone. See every hygiene rating in Atherstone →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northwarks.gov.uk
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