The Bakers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
The Bakers 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 17 September 2024, 23 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: Bakers Arms 32 High Street, Alton, GU34 1BN
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts The Bakers Arms among the 824 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 824 | 84% | ← The Bakers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Very 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 Bakers 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 Bakers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Stones Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Goldfinch Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 December 2025 |
| Hunky Dory Play Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Cheese! Louise Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about The Bakers Arms
What is The Bakers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Bakers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 17 September 2024.
Is The Bakers 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 Bakers Arms last inspected?
The Bakers Arms was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bakers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bakers Arms compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bakers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Bakers 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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The Bakers Arms is one of 249 rated food businesses in Alton. See every hygiene rating in Alton →
East Hampshire inspects and rates 1,094 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Hampshire →
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