Needlemakers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
Needlemakers 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 16 October 2019, more than 6 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: The Needlemakers, 5 - 7 Watts Road, Studley, B80 7PT
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Needlemakers 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% | ← Needlemakers 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Needlemakers 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 Needlemakers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Studley C Of E Junior School School/college/university | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Spotty Pots Limited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Macc Care (Studley) Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Conservative And Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2019 |
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bruno's Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about Needlemakers Arms
What is Needlemakers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Needlemakers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 16 October 2019.
Is Needlemakers 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 Needlemakers Arms last inspected?
Needlemakers Arms was last inspected on 16 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Needlemakers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Needlemakers 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 Needlemakers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Needlemakers 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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