The Old White Swan

York

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

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

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 16 July 2026 by York.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Old White Swan, from April 2018 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 4 in 2026.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Old White Swan
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
20 April 2018	5 / 5	Very good
6 June 2024	5 / 5	Very good
16 July 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Old White Swan in York 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?

80 Goodramgate,
York,
YO1 7LF

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

Who inspects The Old White Swan?

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

Questions about The Old White Swan

What is The Old White Swan’s food hygiene rating?

The Old White Swan has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 July 2026.

When was The Old White Swan last inspected?

The Old White Swan was last inspected by York on 16 July 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.