The Crooked Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Crooked Swan 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 2 October 2024, 21 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: 4 Church Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HR
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Crooked Swan among the 4,827 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,827 | 88% | ← The Crooked Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Crooked 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 Crooked Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MysticalAura Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Crewkerne Community Kitchen Other catering premises | 25 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2021 |
| Corner kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oscars Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Mint Lounge Other catering premises | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
| Vape and Juice South West Ltd Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Bilby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about The Crooked Swan
What is The Crooked Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Crooked Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 2 October 2024.
Is The Crooked Swan 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 Crooked Swan last inspected?
The Crooked Swan was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Crooked 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crooked Swan compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Crooked Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Crooked 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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