City Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
City 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 1 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 69 High Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2AG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts City Arms among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← City Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 City 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 City Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniels & Co. Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Cafe Nostra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2025 |
| Pickwicks Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Burns the Bread Ltd Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Queenstreet deli wells ltd Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| F Griffiths & Sons Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2017 |
| Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2024 |
Questions about City Arms
What is City Arms's food hygiene rating?
City Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 1 March 2024.
Is City 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 City Arms last inspected?
City Arms was last inspected on 1 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at City 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 City Arms compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and City Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects City 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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