Joiners Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Warwick
Joiners 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 26 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Joiners Arms, Shrubland Street, CV31 3BD
How it compares in Warwick
In Warwick, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Joiners Arms sits behind roughly 1,103 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,103 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 7% | ← Joiners Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Joiners 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 Joiners Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Healthy Living Centre - Free Food Table & Emergency Chilled Distributors/Transporters | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Brunswick Stores Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Barnardo's Caring Premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Busy Bees at Leamington Spa Queensway Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Brubl Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Brubl Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bridges Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Butchers Butties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Joiners Arms
What is Joiners Arms's food hygiene rating?
Joiners Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Warwick Council on 26 February 2024.
Is Joiners 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 Joiners Arms last inspected?
Joiners Arms was last inspected on 26 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warwick Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Joiners Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Joiners Arms compare to other places in Warwick?
89% of the 1,233 rated food businesses in Warwick hold the top rating of 5, while Joiners Arms holds a 4. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Warwick Council inspects Joiners 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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