Carpenter's Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hammersmith and Fulham
Carpenter's 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: 89 - 91 Black Lion Lane, London, W6 9BG
How it compares in Hammersmith and Fulham
That puts Carpenter's Arms among the 1,398 places in Hammersmith and Fulham 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 | 1,398 | 78% | ← Carpenter's Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Carpenter's 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 Carpenter's Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Admiral Cafe Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| 2020 Mezza & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about Carpenter's Arms
What is Carpenter's Arms's food hygiene rating?
Carpenter's Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hammersmith and Fulham Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Carpenter's 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 Carpenter's Arms last inspected?
Carpenter's Arms was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hammersmith and Fulham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carpenter's Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Carpenter's Arms compare to other places in Hammersmith and Fulham?
78% of the 1,803 rated food businesses in Hammersmith and Fulham hold the top rating of 5, and Carpenter's Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hammersmith and Fulham Council inspects Carpenter's 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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