Barnardiston Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Suffolk
Barnardiston Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 February 2025, 16 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: Barnadiston Arms, Kings Hill, Kedington, CB9 7NA
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Barnardiston Arms sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← Barnardiston Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Barnardiston 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 Barnardiston Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Kedington Village Store Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Golden Leaves Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Caterlink at Kedington Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Barnardiston Arms
What is Barnardiston Arms's food hygiene rating?
Barnardiston Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 19 February 2025.
Is Barnardiston Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barnardiston Arms last inspected?
Barnardiston Arms was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barnardiston Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barnardiston Arms compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Barnardiston Arms holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Barnardiston 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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