The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Pembrokeshire
The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 June 2011, more than 15 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: Brynmeredith Swan, Eglwyswrw, Crymych, SA41 3RY
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage among the 1,436 places in Pembrokeshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,436 | 78% | ← The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 282 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 480 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 The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage 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 Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Eglwyswrw Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2017 |
| Eglwyswrw Cp School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Dyfed Shires Leisure Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Penfro Garage Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ael Y Bryn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2018 |
| Rhostwarch B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Llaeth Deri Milk Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| G G & R M Vaughan Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage
What is The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage's food hygiene rating?
The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 21 June 2011.
Is The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage last inspected?
The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage was last inspected on 21 June 2011, more than 15 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pembrokeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage?
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 The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,833 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Old Swan Inn - Holiday Cottage 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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