The Old Swan Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
The Old Swan Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Old Swan Inn Church Street, Llantwit Major, CF61 1SB
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts The Old Swan Inn among the 827 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 72% 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 | 827 | 72% | ← The Old Swan Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 163 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2024 |
| Church Street Bakery Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Llantwit Major Town Council Other catering premises | 51 yards away | Exempt | |
| Stwff Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2016 |
| Old Town Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 April 2026 |
| Cafe Velo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Blue Lias Farm Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Gilly Beans Playgroup Caring Premises | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
Questions about The Old Swan Inn
What is The Old Swan Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Swan Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 3 March 2026.
Is The Old Swan Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Swan Inn last inspected?
The Old Swan Inn was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Swan Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Swan Inn compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Swan Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects The Old Swan Inn 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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