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Pub/bar/nightclub

The White Swan

Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 26 January 2026.

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Quick facts

  • The White Swan scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 26 January 2026.
  • Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
  • Classified as pub/bar/nightclub in Richmond-Upon-Thames.
  • Inspected by Richmond-Upon-Thames Environmental Health.
Address
The White Swan 25 Old Palace Lane, Richmond, Richmond Upon Thames, TW9 1PG

Local authority: Richmond-Upon-Thames · council website ↗

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What this means

Major improvement necessary.

Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.

Classified as a licensed venue serving food. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about The White Swan.

What is The White Swan's FSA hygiene rating?

The White Swan scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 26 January 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was The White Swan last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The White Swan was on 26 January 2026, 4 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is The White Swan required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

Is it safe to eat at The White Swan?

The White Swan's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does The White Swan compare to other venues in Richmond-Upon-Thames?

The White Swan's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Richmond-Upon-Thames on the dedicated Richmond-Upon-Thames aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 26 January 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.