The Dixies Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashfield
The Dixies 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: The Dixies Arms was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lower Bagthorpe, NG16 5HF
How this rating has changed
The Dixies Arms was re-inspected on 16 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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 Ashfield
That puts The Dixies Arms among the 681 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 681 | 79% | ← The Dixies Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
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 The Dixies 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 Dixies Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Dexter Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Bagthorpe Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Hole in the Wall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Ginger Giraffe Cafe Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| 1958 Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Green Service Station (L W Fuels Ltd) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Gurkha Chulo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about The Dixies Arms
What is The Dixies Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Dixies Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 16 June 2026.
Is The Dixies 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 Dixies Arms last inspected?
The Dixies Arms was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dixies 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 The Dixies Arms compare to other places in Ashfield?
79% of the 863 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Dixies Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects The Dixies 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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