Richmond Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Charnwood
Richmond 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 24 November 2023, more than 2 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: 48 Forest Street, LE12 9DA
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Richmond Arms among the 1,052 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← Richmond Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Richmond 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 Richmond Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children 1st Shepshed Nursery School Caring Premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Iveshead School - Building H School/college/university | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Iveshead School Coffee Bar - Building H Other catering premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Impact Food Group @ Iveshead School Other catering premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Dilips Multi Store Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Law's Eater Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Livio's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Hall Croft Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
Questions about Richmond Arms
What is Richmond Arms's food hygiene rating?
Richmond Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 24 November 2023.
Is Richmond 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 Richmond Arms last inspected?
Richmond Arms was last inspected on 24 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Richmond Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Richmond Arms compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Richmond Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Richmond 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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