Swans Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Swans Larder holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2019, more than 7 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: Unit 6 Swans Yard High Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Swans Larder among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Swans Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Swans Larder 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 Swans Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ugly Duckling Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 56 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Shaftesbury Deli Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Santonino Trattoria Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Reeve The Baker Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd Retailers - other | 68 yards away | Exempt | |
| Aroma Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
Questions about Swans Larder
What is Swans Larder's food hygiene rating?
Swans Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 26 March 2019.
Is Swans Larder 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swans Larder last inspected?
Swans Larder was last inspected on 26 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swans Larder?
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 Swans Larder compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Swans Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Swans Larder 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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