The Blacksmiths Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
The Blacksmiths 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 23 October 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: Blacksmith Arms, Grantham Road, LN4 2NA
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts The Blacksmiths Arms 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 Blacksmiths Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Blacksmiths 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 Blacksmiths Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Heath Pre-School School/college/university | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2016 |
| Bracebridge Heath Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Bracebridge Heath Preschool & Nursery Caring Premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Bracebridge Heath Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Brantley Manor Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Bracebridge Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Baps2go Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bracebridge Mini Market Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about The Blacksmiths Arms
What is The Blacksmiths Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Blacksmiths Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 23 October 2025.
Is The Blacksmiths 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 Blacksmiths Arms last inspected?
The Blacksmiths Arms was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blacksmiths 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 Blacksmiths Arms 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 Blacksmiths Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Blacksmiths 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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