Abbotsbury Swannery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Abbotsbury Swannery 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
This is a fresh result: Abbotsbury Swannery was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Abbotsbury Swannery New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, DT3 4JG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Abbotsbury Swannery 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% | ← Abbotsbury Swannery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Abbotsbury Swannery 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 Abbotsbury Swannery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swannery Shop Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2021 |
| Ducks Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Portesham Village Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Portesham Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| South West Norse Ltd School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cherries Abbey Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 May 2025 |
Questions about Abbotsbury Swannery
What is Abbotsbury Swannery's food hygiene rating?
Abbotsbury Swannery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 26 June 2026.
Is Abbotsbury Swannery 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 Abbotsbury Swannery last inspected?
Abbotsbury Swannery was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abbotsbury Swannery?
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 Abbotsbury Swannery compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Abbotsbury Swannery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Abbotsbury Swannery 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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