The Swan Inn

Lympstone

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Swan Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Swan Inn, from October 2021 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Swan Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Swan Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
7 October 2021	4 / 5	Good
28 May 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Swan Inn in Lympstone has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Swan Inn,
The Strand,
Lympstone,
Exmouth,
EX8 5ET

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Swan Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Swan Inn?

Food hygiene at The Swan Inn is inspected by East Devon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Swan Inn

What is The Swan Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Swan Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 28 May 2026.

When was The Swan Inn last inspected?

The Swan Inn was last inspected by East Devon on 28 May 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.