Sway has 26 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 83% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Other catering premises is the most common category, accounting for 21% of food businesses in Sway.
3 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
3 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–26 of 26 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romsey | 172 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Lymington | 148 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Totton | 146 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Ringwood | 117 | 4.6/5 | 75% |
| New Milton | 116 | 4.5/5 | 68% |
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 92 | 4.9/5 | 89% |
There are currently 26 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Sway, out of 639,028 rated establishments across the UK.
In Sway, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 83% of rated businesses in Sway hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Sway are carried out by New Forest. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Sway was last updated on 6 July 2026.