The Brownlow Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Kesteven
The Brownlow Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: Brownlow Arms, High Road, Hough on the Hill, NG32 2AZ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Brownlow Arms among the 918 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 918 | 84% | ← The Brownlow Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 81 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 The 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 The Brownlow Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caythorpe & Frieston Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Caythorpe Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2025 |
| The Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 October 2025 |
| Caythorpe & Fulbeck Junior Football Club Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Caythorpe Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Red Lion Inn Caythorpe Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about The Brownlow Arms
What is The Brownlow Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Brownlow Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 10 March 2026.
Is The 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Brownlow Arms last inspected?
The Brownlow Arms was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Brownlow 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 The Brownlow Arms compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Brownlow Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The 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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