The Carpenters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The Carpenters 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 30 May 2025, 13 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: 10 High Street, Great Wilbraham, CB21 5JD
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Carpenters Arms among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← The Carpenters Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 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 The Carpenters 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 Carpenters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Birches Great Wilbraham Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2024 |
| Wilbraham Memorial Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2021 |
| Great Wilbraham Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about The Carpenters Arms
What is The Carpenters Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Carpenters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 30 May 2025.
Is The Carpenters 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 Carpenters Arms last inspected?
The Carpenters Arms was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Carpenters Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Carpenters Arms compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Carpenters Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Carpenters 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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