The College Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Peterborough City
The College 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
The rating dates from 18 March 2025, 15 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: 40 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1RS
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts The College Arms among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← The College Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 College 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 College Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berneliu Uzeiga Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Asia Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| BG Mini Market Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| A’More Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| 33 1/3 Bar & Performing Arts Venue Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Bombay Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| 2020 World Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Batch’d Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The College Arms
What is The College Arms's food hygiene rating?
The College Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 18 March 2025.
Is The College 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 The College Arms last inspected?
The College Arms was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The College Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The College Arms compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and The College Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects The College 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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