The Finch Hatton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
The Finch Hatton 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 9 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Finch Hatton Arms, 43 Main Street, NG34 9PH
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts The Finch Hatton 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 Finch Hatton 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 Very 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 Finch Hatton 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 Finch Hatton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Nursing Home Caring Premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Kirkby la Thorpe C P School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2010 |
| Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 June 2025 |
| Happy Valley Bakehouse Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Anwick Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 August 2018 |
| Moy Park Ltd- Factory Shop Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2013 |
| Moy Park - Primary Kitchen Process 1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Moy Park Ltd - Staff canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about The Finch Hatton Arms
What is The Finch Hatton Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Finch Hatton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 9 August 2024.
Is The Finch Hatton 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 Finch Hatton Arms last inspected?
The Finch Hatton Arms was last inspected on 9 August 2024, 23 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 Finch Hatton Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Finch Hatton 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 Finch Hatton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Finch Hatton 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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