Golden Swift Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harlow
Golden Swift Public House 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 October 2020, more than 5 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: Harberts Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 4AY
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Golden Swift Public House among the 497 places in Harlow 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 | 497 | 81% | ← Golden Swift Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 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 Golden Swift Public House 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 Golden Swift Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzee Beez Pre-School Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2018 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2022 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Essex Partnership University Trust - Derwent Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Acupuncture & Herbcare Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2015 |
| Claire's Accessories Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2024 |
| Adil Adori Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
Questions about Golden Swift Public House
What is Golden Swift Public House's food hygiene rating?
Golden Swift Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 14 October 2020.
Is Golden Swift Public House 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 Golden Swift Public House last inspected?
Golden Swift Public House was last inspected on 14 October 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Swift Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Golden Swift Public House compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Swift Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Golden Swift Public House 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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