The Ark Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
The Ark performs well overall, though some locations could improve. 80% hold a 5-star rating.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
17 Church Street Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8BL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Vale of White Horse | 20 Jul 2018 |
284 Bangor Road, Whitespots, Newtownards BT23 7PH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 5 | Ards and North Down | 10 Feb 2025 |
3A - 5 Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street West, Manchester M1 5LH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Manchester | 4 Dec 2015 |
11A St Davids Drive, Cusworth, Doncaster DN5 8NG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 5 | Doncaster | 6 Aug 2024 |
Village Hall, Mere Road LN5 9NX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | North Kesteven | 29 Sept 2010 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Moor Lane LN6 9AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 5 | North Kesteven | 29 Mar 2011 |
Ark Centre, 36 Main Road, Harwich CO12 3LU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Tendring | 30 Apr 2026 |
Baptist Church And Hall 144 High Street, Crowthorne RG45 7AT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 10 / 0 / 0 | Bracknell Forest | 8 May 2026 |
Whitegate Church Of England Primary School Whitegate Road, Winsford CW8 2AY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 5 / 0 / 10 | Cheshire West and Chester | 12 Mar 2025 |
The Ark 21 Market Place, Winsford CW7 3DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 5 / 10 / 5 | Cheshire West and Chester | 20 May 2025 |
How Food Hygiene Ratings Work
Every food business in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is inspected by local council officers and given a food hygiene rating from 0 to 5:
What are the H/S/C sub-scores?
Behind each rating, inspectors assess three areas and give a score where lower is better:
- Hygiene (H)How hygienically food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled, and stored. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Structural (S)The condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Confidence (C)How well the business manages food safety — records, training, procedures. 0 = very good, 30 = urgent improvement
A perfect score is 0/0/0 — meaning very good across all three areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores.
FAQ
Is The Ark food hygiene good?
The Ark has an average food hygiene rating of 4.7/5 across 65 UK locations. 80% hold a 5-star rating. This is above the national average.
How many The Ark locations are in the UK?
There are 65 The Ark locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated The Ark in the UK?
The lowest rated The Ark is at Moor Lane with a rating of 3/5 (inspected 29/03/2011).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily