Somerset Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheltenham
Somerset 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 7 March 2024, 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: Moorend Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 0EH
How it compares in Cheltenham
In Cheltenham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Somerset Arms sits behind roughly 909 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 909 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ← Somerset Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Somerset 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 Somerset Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Bake And Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Burger Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bath Road Beers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Bath Road Big Fish/ Suv-Laki Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Bath Road Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Asanka Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cantina Del Barrio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Somerset Arms
What is Somerset Arms's food hygiene rating?
Somerset Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheltenham Council on 7 March 2024.
Is Somerset 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 Somerset Arms last inspected?
Somerset Arms was last inspected on 7 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Somerset Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Somerset Arms compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, while Somerset Arms holds a 4. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Somerset 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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