Suffolk Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheltenham
Suffolk 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
This is a fresh result: Suffolk Arms was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 40 Suffolk Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2AQ
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Suffolk Arms among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← Suffolk Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhoomi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Andrias Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bethesda Methodist Church Other catering premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Balti Walla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Bath Road Beers Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Cantina Del Barrio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Asanka Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bath Road Big Fish/ Suv-Laki Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Suffolk Arms
What is Suffolk Arms's food hygiene rating?
Suffolk Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Suffolk 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 Suffolk Arms last inspected?
Suffolk Arms was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Suffolk 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 Suffolk Arms compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Suffolk Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Suffolk 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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