The Swan
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Swan is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Swan closed 22nd Feb 2026 The Swan, 9 High Street, Needham Market, IPSWICH, IP6 8AL, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 April 2025, 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. Mid Suffolk oversees 838 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Mid Suffolk is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- The Swan closed 22nd Feb 2026 The Swan, 9 High Street, Needham Market, IPSWICH
- Postcode
- IP6 8AL
- Local Authority
- Mid Suffolk
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1606226
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Swan?
The Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Mid Suffolk.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
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 last inspected?
The Swan was last inspected on 2025-04-17. 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 located?
The Swan is located at The Swan closed 22nd Feb 2026 The Swan, 9 High Street, Needham Market, IPSWICH , IP6 8AL, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP6 postcode area.