The Downe Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Downe 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 April 2026, 3 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: 15 Market Place, Snaith, Goole, DN14 9HE
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Downe Arms among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← The Downe Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Downe 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 Downe Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snaith Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| AAA Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bell & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bon Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 May 2025 |
| Cardamon Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 February 2026 |
| Black Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about The Downe Arms
What is The Downe Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Downe Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 7 April 2026.
Is The Downe 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 Downe Arms last inspected?
The Downe Arms was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Downe Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Downe Arms compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Downe Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Downe 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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The Downe Arms is one of 302 rated food businesses in Goole. See every hygiene rating in Goole →
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