Duncombe Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Staffordshire
Duncombe 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
This is a fresh result: Duncombe Arms was inspected on 4 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
90% of rated food businesses in East Staffordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Staffordshire ratings →
Address: Duncombe Arms, Main Road, Ellastone, DE6 2GZ
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How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Duncombe Arms among the 734 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 734 | 73% | ← Duncombe Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 169 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 218 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 Duncombe 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 Duncombe Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor House Farm Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Roston Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2024 |
| Wootton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Norbury Church Of England School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Barrow Hill Hall Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 October 2025 |
| Denstone Hall Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 July 2026 |
| The Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Ryecroft CE Middle School, SCC School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Duncombe Arms
What is Duncombe Arms's food hygiene rating?
Duncombe Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 4 September 2026.
Is Duncombe 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 Duncombe Arms last inspected?
Duncombe Arms was last inspected on 4 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Duncombe 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 Duncombe Arms compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 999 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Duncombe Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Duncombe 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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