The Swan Hotel
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Swan Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Swan Hotel, 62 King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9SN, in the Ribble Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Ribble Valley oversees 660 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Ribble Valley is 4.8 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Address
- Swan Hotel, 62 King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe
- Postcode
- BB7 9SN
- Local Authority
- Ribble Valley
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 103593
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Swan Hotel?
The Swan Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Ribble Valley.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Swan Hotel last inspected?
The Swan Hotel was last inspected on 2026-03-18. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Swan Hotel located?
The Swan Hotel is located at Swan Hotel, 62 King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe , BB7 9SN, in the Ribble Valley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BB7 postcode area.