The Mason Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
The Mason 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 27 September 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: Masons Arms, Long Marston, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 8RG
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
In Stratford-on-Avon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Mason Arms sits behind roughly 1,074 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,074 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ← The Mason Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mason 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 Mason Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADpubs Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Poppin Shop Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Espresso Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Meon Vale School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about The Mason Arms
What is The Mason Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Mason Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 27 September 2024.
Is The Mason 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 Mason Arms last inspected?
The Mason Arms was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mason Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mason Arms compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, while The Mason Arms holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Mason 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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