The Marlborough Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
The Marlborough Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Marlborough Arms, Cirencester Road, Fairford, GL7 4BS
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Marlborough Arms among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 940 | 93% | ← The Marlborough Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Marlborough Arms none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Marlborough Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Post Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| The Bull Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| Andrew Butler Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Fairford Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Flying Start Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Working For Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Budgens Stores (Londis) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Curry King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Marlborough Arms
What is The Marlborough Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Marlborough Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 7 November 2025.
Is The Marlborough Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Marlborough Arms last inspected?
The Marlborough Arms was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Marlborough Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Marlborough Arms compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Marlborough Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Marlborough Arms and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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