Carpenters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fenland
Carpenters 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 14 December 2020, more than 5 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: 1 North Green, Coates, Peterborough, PE7 2BQ
How it compares in Fenland
In Fenland, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Carpenters Arms sits behind roughly 651 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 618 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ← Carpenters Arms | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 Carpenters 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 Carpenters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Elior UK (Edwards And Blake Catering)Coates Primary School School/college/university | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Vine Inn Free House Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Coates Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 215 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 July 2025 |
| Hope Children Homes LTD Other catering premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Cherry Grove Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Carpenters Arms
What is Carpenters Arms's food hygiene rating?
Carpenters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Fenland Council on 14 December 2020.
Is Carpenters 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 Carpenters Arms last inspected?
Carpenters Arms was last inspected on 14 December 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carpenters 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 Carpenters Arms compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, while Carpenters Arms holds a 3. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Carpenters 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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