The True Briton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The True Briton 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 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 27 Hospital Road, Arlesey, Beds, SG15 6RL
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The True Briton among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← The True Briton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 True Briton 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 True Briton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bites & Breeze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Arlesey Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| BEST Nursery (Arlesey) Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Gothic Mede Academy School/college/university | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Berry's Brunch Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Bannatyne Fitness Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Fairfield Park Lower School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Arlesey Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about The True Briton
What is The True Briton's food hygiene rating?
The True Briton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 17 October 2024.
Is The True Briton 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 The True Briton last inspected?
The True Briton was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The True Briton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The True Briton compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The True Briton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The True Briton 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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