Arena Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
Arena Tavern 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 6 November 2012, more than 13 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: 3 Arena Parade, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3BY
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Arena Tavern among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Arena Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Arena Tavern 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 Arena Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Churro Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Best Before Cafe CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Caffe Rosso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Cultivo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cooks Boutique Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Curd and Corks Mobile caterer | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Arena Tavern
What is Arena Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Arena Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 6 November 2012.
Is Arena Tavern 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 Arena Tavern last inspected?
Arena Tavern was last inspected on 6 November 2012, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Arena Tavern?
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 Arena Tavern compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Arena Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Arena Tavern 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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Arena Tavern is one of 212 rated food businesses in Letchworth Garden City. See every hygiene rating in Letchworth Garden City →
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