Carpenters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stroud
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 1 November 2023, more than 2 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: 32 Uley Road, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4NN
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Carpenters Arms among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 790 | 80% | ← Carpenters Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 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 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 Carpenters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Limited Dursley C Of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Old Court House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2015 |
| Dursley Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2014 |
| The Hollies Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Golden Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2024 |
| The Chantry Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2024 |
| Henlow Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| India Zones Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Carpenters Arms
What is Carpenters Arms's food hygiene rating?
Carpenters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 1 November 2023.
Is 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 Carpenters Arms last inspected?
Carpenters Arms was last inspected on 1 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carpenters 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carpenters Arms compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Carpenters Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects 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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