Langton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Langton 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 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Langton Arms, Tarrant Monkton, DT11 8RX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Langton Arms among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Langton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 Langton 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 Langton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston Farm Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Rawston Farm Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Downlands Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Cost Cutter Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2018 |
| Communication Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| The Gallery - Junior Ranks Mess Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Little Blue Tractor Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about Langton Arms
What is Langton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Langton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Langton 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 Langton Arms last inspected?
Langton Arms was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Langton 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Langton Arms compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Langton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Langton 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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