The Freeman Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Spelthorne
The Freeman 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 June 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: Hungry Horse, 77 Feltham Road, Ashford, TW15 1BS
How it compares in Spelthorne
That puts The Freeman 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 Freeman 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 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 Freeman 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 Freeman Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Supermarket (Londis) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Ashford Charcoal Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| AIP C/o The Echelford Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Catered By Justin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Ashford C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Ashford Superstore Londis Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Ashford Congregational Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| BP Connect Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Freeman Arms
What is The Freeman Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Freeman Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Spelthorne Council on 18 June 2024.
Is The Freeman 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 Freeman Arms last inspected?
The Freeman Arms was last inspected on 18 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Freeman 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Freeman Arms compare to other places in Spelthorne?
78% of the 689 rated food businesses in Spelthorne hold the top rating of 5, and The Freeman Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Spelthorne Council inspects The Freeman 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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