D Arcys Bar And Lounge

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-30

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

D Arcys Bar And Lounge is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 62 High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1EE, in the Uttlesford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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. Uttlesford oversees 830 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Uttlesford is 4.9 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
62 High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex
Postcode
CB10 1EE
Local Authority
Uttlesford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1864833

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of D Arcys Bar And Lounge?

D Arcys Bar And Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Uttlesford.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

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 D Arcys Bar And Lounge last inspected?

D Arcys Bar And Lounge was last inspected on 2025-09-30. 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 D Arcys Bar And Lounge located?

D Arcys Bar And Lounge is located at 62 High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex , CB10 1EE, in the Uttlesford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CB10 postcode area.