The Man At Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
The Man At 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: The Man At Arms, The Green, Bitteswell, LE17 4SB
How it compares in Harborough
In Harborough, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Man At Arms sits behind roughly 679 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 679 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ← The Man At Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Man At 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 Man At Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Lutterworth Rugby Football Club Other catering premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2019 |
| Little Rainbows Community Preschool CIC Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| IFG@Lutterworth College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| The Academy For Dementia Research And Education Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
| Sherrier C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Central Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Lutterworth Country House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about The Man At Arms
What is The Man At Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Man At Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harborough Council on 3 September 2025.
Is The Man At 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 Man At Arms last inspected?
The Man At Arms was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months 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 The Man At Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Man At Arms compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while The Man At Arms holds a 4. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Man At 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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