The District Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Spelthorne
The District 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 February 2025, 16 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: District Arms Public House, 180 Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, TW15 3LQ
How it compares in Spelthorne
That puts The District Arms among the 535 places in Spelthorne holding top marks, 78% 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 | 535 | 78% | ← The District Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 District 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 District Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| 96 Degrees At Spelthorne Community Tennis Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Ashford Park County Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Bargain Wines Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Ashford Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| Ashford Manor Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Anatolia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Burger Junction Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about The District Arms
What is The District Arms's food hygiene rating?
The District Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Spelthorne Council on 18 February 2025.
Is The District 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 District Arms last inspected?
The District Arms was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Spelthorne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The District Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 District Arms compare to other places in Spelthorne?
78% of the 689 rated food businesses in Spelthorne hold the top rating of 5, and The District Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Spelthorne Council inspects The District 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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