The Black Swan

Northumberland

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

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

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 3 March 2026 by Northumberland.

What does this rating mean?

The Black Swan in Northumberland 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?

2 Union Street,
Seahouses,
Northumberland,
NE68 7RT

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

Who inspects The Black Swan?

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

Questions about The Black Swan

What is The Black Swan’s food hygiene rating?

The Black Swan has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 3 March 2026.

When was The Black Swan last inspected?

The Black Swan was last inspected by Northumberland on 3 March 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.