Ark Bar Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
Ark Bar Restaurant 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 27 September 2019, more than 6 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: Ark Bar And Restaurant, Cattawade Street, Brantham, CO11 1RH
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Ark Bar Restaurant among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Ark Bar Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 Ark Bar Restaurant 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 Ark Bar Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantham Leisure Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| ChefNeil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Little City UK Retailers - other | 123 yards away | Exempt | |
| Family pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Constable Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 June 2025 |
| Brantham Mill Crafts Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2021 |
| Chloe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 February 2026 |
| East of England Co-Operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
Questions about Ark Bar Restaurant
What is Ark Bar Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Ark Bar Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 27 September 2019.
Is Ark Bar Restaurant 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 Ark Bar Restaurant last inspected?
Ark Bar Restaurant was last inspected on 27 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ark Bar Restaurant?
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 Ark Bar Restaurant compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Ark Bar Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Ark Bar Restaurant 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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