The Draymans Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Holland
The Draymans 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 22 April 2025, 14 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: 44 Little London Bridge, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2UE
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Draymans Arms sits behind roughly 614 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← The Draymans Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Draymans 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 Draymans Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Balls Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bennetts Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Ayscoughfee Hall School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Pilot IMS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Munchkins Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Hub in Hub Out Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about The Draymans Arms
What is The Draymans Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Draymans Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Holland Council on 22 April 2025.
Is The Draymans 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 Draymans Arms last inspected?
The Draymans Arms was last inspected on 22 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Draymans 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 Draymans Arms compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while The Draymans Arms holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects The Draymans 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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