The Carington Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Melton
The Carington 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 12 February 2026, 5 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: 1 Folville Street, Ashby Folville, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2TE
How it compares in Melton
In Melton, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Carington Arms sits behind roughly 398 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 398 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ← The Carington Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Carington 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 Carington Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaddesby School Community Preschool School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Cater Link - Gaddesby Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Gaddesby School Community Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| The Cheney Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Thorpe Satchville Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Welcome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| The Saddle Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Cater Link - Great Dalby Primary School School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
Questions about The Carington Arms
What is The Carington Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Carington Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Melton Council on 12 February 2026.
Is The Carington 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 The Carington Arms last inspected?
The Carington Arms was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Carington 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Carington Arms compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, while The Carington Arms holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects The Carington 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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