Blacksmiths Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Staffordshire
Blacksmiths 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 14 January 2025, 17 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: Blacksmiths Arms, Main Street, Branston, DE14 3EY
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Blacksmiths Arms among the 746 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 746 | 73% | ← Blacksmiths Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 Very 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 Blacksmiths 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 Blacksmiths Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Central England Cooperative Branston Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bridge Inn/Dining Dreams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Bannatyne Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| COSTA COFFEE Centrum Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Branston Locks Primary School Wrap Around Care School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Corner House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Blacksmiths Arms
What is Blacksmiths Arms's food hygiene rating?
Blacksmiths Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Blacksmiths 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 Blacksmiths Arms last inspected?
Blacksmiths Arms was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blacksmiths 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blacksmiths Arms compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Blacksmiths Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Blacksmiths 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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