The Swan Inn Restaurant

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-13
Rating changed from AwaitingInspection

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Swan Inn Restaurant is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Unit C Swan House, 29 Old Orchard, Poole, BH15 1SF, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole oversees 3,480 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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. The rating has changed from AwaitingInspection to 5.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
Unit C Swan House, 29 Old Orchard, Poole
Postcode
BH15 1SF
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1913167

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
AwaitingInspection

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Swan Inn Restaurant?

The Swan Inn Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

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 Inn Restaurant last inspected?

The Swan Inn Restaurant was last inspected on 2026-02-13. 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 Inn Restaurant located?

The Swan Inn Restaurant is located at Unit C Swan House, 29 Old Orchard, Poole , BH15 1SF, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BH15 postcode area.