The Mason Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Mason 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 21 February 2025, 16 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: The Masons Arms, Huntingdon Road, Thrapston, NN14 4NJ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Mason Arms among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← The Mason Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 Mason 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 The Mason Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Court House Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Titchmarsh Pre School Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Titchmarsh Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Dine Contract Catering @ Saica Packaging Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Shell Thrapston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about The Mason Arms
What is The Mason Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Mason Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 21 February 2025.
Is The Mason 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 Mason Arms last inspected?
The Mason Arms was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mason 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mason Arms compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Mason Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Mason 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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