The Guinness Arms
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Guinness Arms is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Guinness Arms, The Street, Icklingham, Suffolk, IP28 6PS, in the West Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Suffolk oversees 1,741 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Suffolk is 4.9 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Guinness Arms, The Street, Icklingham, Suffolk
- Postcode
- IP28 6PS
- Local Authority
- West Suffolk
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1674010
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Guinness Arms?
The Guinness Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Suffolk.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Guinness Arms last inspected?
The Guinness Arms was last inspected on 2025-01-03. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Guinness Arms located?
The Guinness Arms is located at Guinness Arms, The Street, Icklingham, Suffolk , IP28 6PS, in the West Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP28 postcode area.