The Saddlers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Guildford
The Saddlers 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 31 July 2025, 11 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: Saddlers Arms Send Marsh Road, Ripley, GU23 6JQ
How it compares in Guildford
That puts The Saddlers Arms among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% 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 | 821 | 82% | ← The Saddlers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 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 Saddlers 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 Saddlers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distillers Of Surrey Manufacturers/packers | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Lotus Manor Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Delilah Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Next Thing Education Camps School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Coffee-Bike Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Astalet Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
Questions about The Saddlers Arms
What is The Saddlers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Saddlers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 31 July 2025.
Is The Saddlers 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 Saddlers Arms last inspected?
The Saddlers Arms was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Saddlers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Saddlers Arms compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and The Saddlers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects The Saddlers 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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