Duncombe Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Huntingdonshire
Duncombe 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: Public House Duncombe Arms Eltisley Road, Waresley, SG19 3BS
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Duncombe Arms among the 974 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 974 | 71% | ← Duncombe Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 Duncombe 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 Duncombe Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waresley Park Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Bean Theory Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| MJ Kiddy and Son Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2021 |
| The Chequers (& Son of Sid Brewery) Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| The Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Bowick Enterprises The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Great gransden neighbourhood store Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Happy Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Duncombe Arms
What is Duncombe Arms's food hygiene rating?
Duncombe Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Duncombe 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 Duncombe Arms last inspected?
Duncombe Arms was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Duncombe 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 Duncombe Arms compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Duncombe Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Duncombe 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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