Brownlow Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bassetlaw
Brownlow 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: The Brownlow Arms, Hollowgate Lane, High Marnham, NG23 6SG
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Brownlow Arms among the 978 places in Bassetlaw holding top marks, 98% 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 | 978 | 98% | ← Brownlow Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 85 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 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 Brownlow 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 Brownlow Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Clifton After School Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| North Clifton School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Holly Farm Eggs Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| St Matthews C of E Primary School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Dunstall Barn Wedding And Events Venue Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Fledgelings Playgroup Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Dunham on Trent C of E Primary School School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Brownlow Arms
What is Brownlow Arms's food hygiene rating?
Brownlow Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Brownlow 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 Brownlow Arms last inspected?
Brownlow Arms was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bassetlaw Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brownlow 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brownlow Arms compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Brownlow Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Brownlow 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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