Dunton Bassett Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
Dunton Bassett 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 September 2009, more than 16 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: Dunton Bassett Arms, 9 Bennetts Hill, Dunton Bassett, LE17 5JJ
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Dunton Bassett Arms among the 679 places in Harborough 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Dunton Bassett Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Dunton Bassett 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 Dunton Bassett Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunton Bassett Arms Restaurant Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2025 |
| Dunton Basset Primary School School/college/university | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary School/college/university | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Dunton Bassett Arms
What is Dunton Bassett Arms's food hygiene rating?
Dunton Bassett Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 23 September 2009.
Is Dunton Bassett 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 Dunton Bassett Arms last inspected?
Dunton Bassett Arms was last inspected on 23 September 2009, more than 16 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dunton Bassett 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 Dunton Bassett Arms compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Dunton Bassett Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Dunton Bassett 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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