Ilchester arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Ilchester 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 23 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: Ilchester Arms, Symondsbury, DT6 6HD
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Ilchester arms among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Ilchester arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Ilchester 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 Ilchester arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Japanese Food Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bridport Community Hospital Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Down House Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Eype's Mouth Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about Ilchester arms
What is Ilchester arms's food hygiene rating?
Ilchester arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Ilchester 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 Ilchester arms last inspected?
Ilchester arms was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ilchester 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 Ilchester arms compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Ilchester arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Ilchester 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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