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
This is a fresh result: Carpenters Arms was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Stroud score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stroud ratings →
Address: Miserden, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7JA
How this rating has changed
Carpenters Arms has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 13 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Carpenters Arms among the 803 places in Stroud holding top marks, 81% 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 | 803 | 81% | ← Carpenters Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miserden Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
| Little Ginger At Miserden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| The Highwayman Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| R F Arena Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| The Greenshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2018 |
| Knead Bakery & Lardon Restaurant Elkstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2026 |
| The Potting Parlour Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Fostons Ash Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 June 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 13 August 2026.
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 13 August 2026, within the last month. 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 "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 Carpenters Arms compare to other places in Stroud?
81% 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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