The Guinness Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Suffolk
The Guinness 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 3 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Guinness Arms, The Street, Icklingham, IP28 6PS
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Guinness Arms among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← The Guinness Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 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 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 The Guinness 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 Guinness Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Light Trust Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Grounds Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| The Purple Pantry Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Suffolk Wildlife Trust Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Tuddenham Cricket Club Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Fullers Mill Garden Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2018 |
| G Brown and Sons Distributors/Transporters | 2.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
Questions about The Guinness Arms
What is The Guinness Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Guinness Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 3 January 2025.
Is The Guinness 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 Guinness Arms last inspected?
The Guinness Arms was last inspected on 3 January 2025, 18 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 The Guinness 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Guinness 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, and The Guinness Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Guinness 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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