Calthorpe Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Camden
Calthorpe Arms holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
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: 252 Gray's Inn Road, WC1X 8JR
How it compares in Camden
A 2 is rare: only 127 of 3,378 rated places in Camden score this low, about one in 27. By contrast 59% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,989 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ← Calthorpe Arms | |
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 55 | 2% |
A further 919 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Calthorpe Arms the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Calthorpe Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
Questions about Calthorpe Arms
What is Calthorpe Arms's food hygiene rating?
Calthorpe Arms has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Camden Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Calthorpe Arms safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Calthorpe Arms last inspected?
Calthorpe Arms was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Calthorpe Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Calthorpe Arms compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,378 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Calthorpe Arms holds a 2. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Calthorpe 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Camden, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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