The Howard Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
The Howard 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: Howard Arms, Lower Green, Ilmington, CV36 4LT
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Howard Arms among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← The Howard Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Howard Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 June 2026 |
| Ilmington C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 351 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2026 |
| Ilmington Community Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Howard Arms
What is The Howard Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Howard Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 7 November 2025.
Is The Howard 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 The Howard Arms last inspected?
The Howard Arms was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
How does The Howard Arms compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and The Howard Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Howard 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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