The Lordship Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
The Lordship Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 January 2016, more than 10 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: 42 Whempstead Road, Benington, Hertfordshire, SG2 7BX
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lordship Arms sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ← The Lordship Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Lordship 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 Lordship Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benington C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2014 |
| Benington Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about The Lordship Arms
What is The Lordship Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Lordship Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 7 January 2016.
Is The Lordship Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lordship Arms last inspected?
The Lordship Arms was last inspected on 7 January 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lordship 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lordship Arms compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Lordship Arms holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The Lordship 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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