Holroyd Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Guildford
Holroyd Arms holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 17 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: 36 Aldershot Road, Guildford, GU2 8AF
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Holroyd Arms sits behind roughly 962 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ← Holroyd Arms | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Holroyd 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 Holroyd Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Biltong Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Alex Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Beijing Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Ember and Seed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Cleverchefs at Stoughton Infant and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Holroyd Arms
What is Holroyd Arms's food hygiene rating?
Holroyd Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Guildford Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Holroyd Arms safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Holroyd Arms last inspected?
Holroyd Arms was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Holroyd Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holroyd Arms compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while Holroyd Arms holds a 3. 37 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Holroyd 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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