The Carre Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Kesteven
The Carre Arms Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 8 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: Carre Arms Hotel, 1 Mareham Lane, NG34 7JP
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts The Carre Arms Hotel among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← The Carre Arms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Carre Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Conference Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Sleaford New Life Preschool School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2012 |
| Rewind Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Country Kids Day Nursery Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Jade Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Curtis of Lincoln Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about The Carre Arms Hotel
What is The Carre Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Carre Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 12 November 2025.
Is The Carre Arms Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Carre Arms Hotel last inspected?
The Carre Arms Hotel was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
How does The Carre Arms Hotel compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Carre Arms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Carre Arms Hotel 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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The Carre Arms Hotel is one of 136 rated food businesses in Sleaford. See every hygiene rating in Sleaford →
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