The College Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
The College 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 31 July 2025, 11 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: College Arms, Lower Quinton, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 8SG
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The College Arms among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← The College Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The College Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| H K Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Kids Club At Quinton School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Lower Quinton Primary School And Nursery Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Quinton House & Gardens Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Seaspray Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Mulberry Bakehouse Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2025 |
| Budgen's Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about The College Arms
What is The College Arms's food hygiene rating?
The College Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 31 July 2025.
Is The College 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 College Arms last inspected?
The College Arms was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
How does The College Arms compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and The College Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The College 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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