Howard Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · High Peak
Howard 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 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 15 High Street East, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8DA
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Howard Arms among the 736 places in High Peak holding top marks, 89% 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 | 736 | 89% | ← Howard Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Howard 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 Howard Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 2 Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| Duke's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Aura Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Harvey Leonards - The Bottle Shop Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Crystal ballroom Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2019 |
| Harvey Leonards Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Glossop Garden Centre Other catering premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Grill on Fire Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Howard Arms
What is Howard Arms's food hygiene rating?
Howard Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 7 October 2021.
Is Howard 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 Howard Arms last inspected?
Howard Arms was last inspected on 7 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by High Peak Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Howard 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 Howard Arms compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Howard Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Howard 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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