The Welby Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Welby Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 May 2025, 13 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: Welby Arms, The Green, Allington, NG32 2EA
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Welby Arms sits behind roughly 917 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 917 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 10% | ← The Welby Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Welby 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 Welby Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allington Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Allington With Sedgebrook C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Arena Uk Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Wakelins Coffee Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Whitehouse Farm Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Grange Cafe and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about The Welby Arms
What is The Welby Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Welby Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 16 May 2025.
Is The Welby Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Welby Arms last inspected?
The Welby Arms was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Welby Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Welby Arms compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while The Welby Arms holds a 4. 107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Welby 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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