Northey Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Northey 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 14 December 2023, 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: Northey Arms Bath Road, Box, SN13 8AE
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Northey Arms among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Northey Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 Northey 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 Northey Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bybrook House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Box Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Caterlink@ Box C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Box Kids After School & Holiday Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| Toast Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| NBK Box Limited T/A Box Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shockerwick House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Northey Arms
What is Northey Arms's food hygiene rating?
Northey Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 14 December 2023.
Is Northey 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 Northey Arms last inspected?
Northey Arms was last inspected on 14 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northey 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 Northey Arms compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Northey Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Northey 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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