Elwes Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
Elwes 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 10 October 2024, 21 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: 37 High Street, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 9DT
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Elwes Arms among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Elwes Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Elwes 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 Elwes Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellinge Community House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Bellinge Community Pre - School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| BGN Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Billing Service Station Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Daisy Chain Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
Questions about Elwes Arms
What is Elwes Arms's food hygiene rating?
Elwes Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Elwes 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 Elwes Arms last inspected?
Elwes Arms was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Elwes 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 Elwes Arms compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Elwes Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Elwes 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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