Dutton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Salford
Dutton Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 June 2023, more than 3 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: 56 Barton Road, Eccles, M30 7AE
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Dutton Arms sits behind roughly 1,221 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ← Dutton Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 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 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 Dutton 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 Dutton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&Q Ltd Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Big Brother Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Beech Street Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Barburrito Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Dutton Arms
What is Dutton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Dutton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 28 June 2023.
Is Dutton Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dutton Arms last inspected?
Dutton Arms was last inspected on 28 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dutton Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Dutton Arms compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Dutton Arms holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Dutton 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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