The Grove Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Grove 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 20 October 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: The Grove Arms, Ludwell, SP7 9ND
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Grove Arms among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← The Grove Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 The Grove 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 Grove Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chips Mobile caterer | 348 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 January 2025 |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2025 |
| Caterlink @ School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Palmer and Howells@Combe House School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Fast Food Mobile caterer | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
| St Denis Lodge Ltd Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| The Half Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about The Grove Arms
What is The Grove Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Grove Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 20 October 2025.
Is The Grove 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 Grove Arms last inspected?
The Grove Arms was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Grove 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 The Grove Arms compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Grove Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Grove 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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