The Strathmore Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
The Strathmore 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 27 November 2025, 7 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: Strathmore Arms Whitwell Road, St Pauls Walden, SG4 8BT
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts The Strathmore Arms among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← The Strathmore Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Very 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 The Strathmore 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 Strathmore Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainkind Stagenhoe Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| St Paul's Walden Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| St. Pauls Walden Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2017 |
| The Greek Farmer Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Preston Nursery School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2010 |
| Preston Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Fujitsu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Lytton Enterprises Ltd Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about The Strathmore Arms
What is The Strathmore Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Strathmore Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 27 November 2025.
Is The Strathmore 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 The Strathmore Arms last inspected?
The Strathmore Arms was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Strathmore Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Strathmore Arms compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Strathmore Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects The Strathmore 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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