Carpenters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Doncaster
Carpenters 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 25 March 2024, more than 2 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: Carpenters Arms Westgate, Tickhill, Doncaster, DN11 9NE
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Carpenters Arms sits behind roughly 1,867 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ← Carpenters Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 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 Carpenters 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 Carpenters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tickhill Garage Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Tickhill Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Sarah Lou's Coffee Shop & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2024 |
| Juicy Fruits Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| H's Cafe & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| JC Dungworth Ltd Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Fentons Butchers Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 November 2025 |
| Tickhill Superstores Limited Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 May 2024 |
Questions about Carpenters Arms
What is Carpenters Arms's food hygiene rating?
Carpenters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 25 March 2024.
Is Carpenters 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 Carpenters Arms last inspected?
Carpenters Arms was last inspected on 25 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carpenters 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 Carpenters Arms compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Carpenters Arms holds a 4. 383 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Carpenters 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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