The Swan with Two Necks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Swan with Two Necks 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 14 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Swan With Two Necks, Nantwich Road, Blackbrook, ST5 5EH
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts The Swan with Two Necks among the 779 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme holding top marks, 87% 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 | 779 | 87% | ← The Swan with Two Necks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 with Two Necks 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 with Two Necks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungersheath Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Brookfields Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Janets' Eggs & Janets' Preserves Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Slaters Country Inn Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Maer Village Hall Cafe Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Peel Arms Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Nirvaresources Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Baldwins Gate Filling Station Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about The Swan with Two Necks
What is The Swan with Two Necks's food hygiene rating?
The Swan with Two Necks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 14 August 2024.
Is The Swan with Two Necks 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 with Two Necks last inspected?
The Swan with Two Necks was last inspected on 14 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Swan with Two Necks?
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 with Two Necks compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan with Two Necks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects The Swan with Two Necks 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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