Cricketers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Eastleigh
Cricketers 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 15 August 2016, more than 9 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: Cricketers Arms 453 Fair Oak Road Fair Oak Eastleigh SO50 7AJ, SO50 7AJ
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts Cricketers Arms among the 705 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% 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 | 705 | 83% | ← Cricketers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Cricketers 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 Cricketers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Block Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Kards and Kapers Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Dragons Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Fair Oak Squash & Racketball Club Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| Aspen Services Ltd @ Fair Oak Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Caterlink at Wyvern Tech College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Chartwells @ Fair Oak Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Cricketers Arms
What is Cricketers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Cricketers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 15 August 2016.
Is Cricketers 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 Cricketers Arms last inspected?
Cricketers Arms was last inspected on 15 August 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cricketers 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 Cricketers Arms compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and Cricketers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Cricketers 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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